Tokyo: Japan will host a summit meeting of the Group of 7 industrialized nations (G-7)on May 26-27 next year in the city of Shima, authorities said on Tuesday.

Chief Cabinet Secretary, Yoshihide Suga said, " The country will also host ministerial meetings such as those relating to foreign affairs and finance. However the time and venue have not been confirmed up yet", Xinhua news agency reported. "The government will do its best for the success of the summit," he said.

The G7 countries comprise Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the US.

(IANS)