G7: Macron praises Trump, and countries agree to press North Korea

After the summit of the seven strongest economies in the world, the G7 in Italy, French President Emmanuel Macron praised Donald Trump, although the US president did not join other countries in the group to support the Agreement on combating global warming.

Macron praised Trump's "listening ability" and said "I found someone open and willing to deal well with us."

The new French president, centrist, told reporters that "I saw a leader with strong opinions on various issues, which I share in part, as in the fight against terrorism and the willingness to keep our place in the family of nations, with whom I have misunderstandings. That we speak very calmly. I have seen someone who listens and who is willing to work. "

Macron told Trump that it is "indispensable for the reputation of the United States and the interest of the United States itself to remain committed" with the Paris agreement.

North Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said the G-7 had agreed to increase pressure on North Korea, including sanctions. He told reporters that it was the first time the group recognized the threat of the country as a matter of priority.

He says "the threat has entered a new stage," as North Korea tests missiles and nuclear weapons. Abe added that "there is a danger of spreading as a contagious disease." 

Source: Associated Press.