Increasingly in the world and domestic political news can be found, the term "Summit".This concept is a meeting of Heads of State Summit.Currently, the word has many interpretations, try to understand what it means and when used.
classical interpretation of the term "Summit"
So, according to the classical interpretation of the summit - the event, the meeting, taking place on an ad hoc or regular basis, organized at the highest level to address global issues relating to the world of politics, economics and other issues significant scale.The main actors of such high-level meetings, as a rule, prominent politicians, ministers and heads of state, presidents, chancellors, prime ministers.The summit may be held in the framework of one state - then it solved acute national problems, and at the international level.The most famous example of such a meeting is the EU summit.This event for several years can be successfully solve the acute problems of the Old World.
meeting of the European Union summit
EU summit is the Congress, the main participants of which are member states of the European Union.These include Germany, France, Britain, Italy and many other countries.Representatives of the summit brings together between a common foreign policy, economic bases such as the single currency and cooperation on issues of law.Take part in the Summit can not only European countries, but also specially invited foreign partners.As such guest often performed and the Russian Federation.
Summit of the Group of Eight
One of the largest events of this kind is a meeting of the Group of Eight, that is the summit.This meeting is held in 1997, before the Summit was held in the format of the interaction of the 7 largest states.To date, members of the Group of Eight are Russia, USA, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, Britain and Canada.During the meetings of world leaders discussed such important issues as:
- cooperation in the fight against terrorism;
- assistance to developing countries;
- implementation of measures on disarmament and reduction of military resources;
- interaction between the global economy;
- global climate issues.
Background and importance to world development
meaning of the word "summit" is defined quite simply.In Russian with English, the term literally translates as the limit, the pinnacle, the highest degree.In our country, such a designation came into wide use only after 90 years of the 20th century.
Although the structure of each event is different, they definitely have some common features.It is believed that the summit - a meeting which, according to the general agreement of participants, is held once a certain period (quarter, half year, year).Activities are conducted according to the sequence in the territory of each member country.If the summit is organized at the international level, as a rule, to oversee its main issues is appointed Chairman, that is one of the participating countries.Attend a meeting may be invited by outsiders and, if they are in one way or another affect the issues raised at the summit.
Summits are of great importance for the Member States, in particular and the world in general.Due to global problems such activities are considered and solved much more quickly and efficiently.In addition, the summit at any level contributes to the integration of its members and the development of strong partnerships between the two, and sometimes friendly relations.The ability of politicians to find a common language - a pledge of peace and tranquility throughout the world.
