With regards to specific measures to foster economic growth, Trudeau said he was eager to "move forward on getting the Canada-Europe free trade agreement signed and ratified as quickly as possible." Abe compared the current global economic situation to conditions just before the 2008 financial crisis, saying vigilance was crucial for averting a relapse. Instead, the G7 leaders pledged to implement their own 'country-specific' strategies. Justin Trudeau in Japan for G7 summit2:30German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she didn't expect any concrete offers in the final communiqué from other G7 members to take in refugees. Trudeau, in his remarks after Friday's session, said it was important to focus on income equality and sustainable growth.

Source: CBC News May 26, 2016 22:15 UTC