City
Epaper

Trump considers convening G7 Summit at Camp David

By IANS | Updated: May 21, 2020 10:20 IST

US President Donald Trump said that he was considering to convene the G7 Summit at Camp David, which had ...

Open in App

US President Donald Trump said that he was considering to convene the G7 Summit at Camp David, which had been rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Now that our country is 'transitioning back to greatness', I am considering rescheduling the G-7, on the same or similar date, in Washington, D.C., at the legendary Camp David," Xinhua news agency quoted Trump as saying in a tweet on Wednesday.

"The other members are also beginning their comeback. It would be a great sign to all - normalization," he added, without providing more details.

The abrupt announcement came as the Trump administration attempted to revive the country despite the lack of sign of a significant downward trend in COVID-19 infections.

The US currently accounts for the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 1,551,668 and 93,431, respectively, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

The White House said in March that the summit, originally scheduled to take place at Camp David in June, was cancelled due to the pandemic, and leaders would have a video-conference instead.

Camp David is the country retreat for the US President, some 68 miles from Washington D.C.

( With inputs from IANS )

Tags: usXinhuaDavidDonald TrumpJohns Hopkins UniversityJohn hopkinsa universityCenter for systems science and engineeringJohns hopkins university centerNational center of excellenceJohns hopkins university school of medicine
Open in App

Related Stories

InternationalIran-Israel Conflict: Israel Attacks Iran's Sole Nuclear Power Plant in Bushehr; Tensions Escalate

InternationalUS President Donald Trump to Meet Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir in Washington DC Over Lunch

MumbaiMumbai: Bomb Threat Call to US Consulate Traced to Mentally Unstable Youth Upset Over Visa Rejection

International'Playing for Peace': Cristiano Ronaldo Sends Jersey With Message to Donald Trump Amid Israel-Iran Conflict

InternationalIsrael-Iran Conflict: US President Donald Trump Urges Iranians to Evacuate Tehran

International Realted Stories

International"BRICS currency is a very complex discussion": Brazil's Ambassador to India

International"Multilateral economic system should be inclusive for emerging economies": Indonesian Ambassador to India

InternationalRussia will be in contact with all sides to 'stop bloodshed' in Iran, Israel: Russian Deputy Foreign Minister

InternationalPakistan: Court extends remand of TikToker Sana Yousaf murder suspect

InternationalIsrael must prepare for 'prolonged campaign' against Iran: IDF Chief of Staff