Group of Seven finance chiefs and central bankers on Saturday set the stage for a G7 leaders¡¯ summit in Hiroshima next week, with wide-ranging discussions focusing on global economic and financial stability, the Ukraine war and supply chain diversification.

In a joint communique released at the conclusion of the three-day meeting, officials reaffirmed the G7¡¯s ¡°united response¡± to the Ukraine conflict, labeling it one of the ¡°biggest uncertainties over the global economic outlook¡± and pledging ¡°unwavering support¡± for ¡°as long as it takes.¡±

The meeting was joined virtually by Ukrainian Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko, while South Korea, India, Brazil, Comoros, Indonesia and Singapore were also involved in the talks.