Trump Explained Why He Wanted To Invite Russia To The G7 Conference

US President Donald Trump said Russia's participation in the G7 meeting in Washington next fall will help solve many important issues.

In an interview with Fox News on June 3, President Trump gave a clearer explanation of why he wanted to invite Russia to attend the summit of the group of 7 leading industrialized countries in the world (G7). ) in the US in September next.

When asked by the journalist why Trump wants to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G7 summit, the US leader said: 

“He helped us in the oil industry, which is also Good for Russia." 

Mr. Trump said that this helps stabilize the oil market and help millions of people in the United States do not lose their jobs.

On the G7 agenda, Mr. Trump added: 

"Half of the discussions are related to Russia, if Mr. Putin is present, finding a solution will be much easier."

The White House chief also asserted that the conference discussions without Russia's presence would be a "waste of time". "Because after the meeting, someone will have to call." Putin and discuss with him many issues, "President Trump said.

Mr. Trump also asserted that Russia's presence at the summit will help "solve the problem" easier. "I want a nuclear weapons agreement," the US president said, but did not specify which countries should join it. According to Trump, atomic security is the most important issue in the world.

Last week, President Trump announced the postponement of the G7 summit from late June to September and plans to invite Russia, South Korea, Australia and India to attend.

Mr. Trump informed President Putin of this idea through a telephone conversation on June 1.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on June 1 that Trump was "on track". Russian President Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Moscow intends to follow up more information about the upcoming G7 Summit through diplomatic channels, as so much remains unclear.