Leaders attending G8 Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, during their working session on July 16, approved three statements concerning energy security, education and the fight against infectious diseases. In addition, documents relating to intellectual property rights protection as well as other matters were also issued by the leaders of the world top eight industrial countries.

   The G8 leaders called for the countries involved in the production, transport and consumption of energy resources to set up a partnership relationship, because they believed that open, transparent, efficient and competitive markets correctly formed the cornerstone for global energy security. The document also expressed the belief that more measures needed to be taken to enhance global energy security, to reduce barriers to energy investment and trade, making it possible for companies from both energy producing and consuming countries to invest in and acquire upstream and downstream assets internationally. They urged the creation of more choices in regard to energy consumption, the safeguarding of energy infrastructural facilities and assistance to developing countries to improve their energy supply situations.

    The statement concerning education called for international cooperation to guarantee high-quality education, build up a modern education system and to provide aid to developing countries, especially those that are regarded as underdeveloped.

    In the statement on the fight against infectious diseases, G8 leaders urged that efforts be made to perfect the international network for disease prevention, enforcing international cooperation and creating relevant plans to tackle infectious diseases after natural disasters.

    The leaders expressed their support to Russia joining the WTO, and appreciated the progress made concerning Russia’s accession in this regard. In addition, they signed other documents covering anti-terrorist measures, countering the proliferation of nuclear weapons, tackling corruption, promoting intellectual property rights protection and African issues.   

2006-07-21

2006-07-21