{i} group of the 8 most industrialized countries in the world (composed of Canada, United States, France, Italy, Germany, Japan, Russia and the United Kingdom) which send delegates to meet and discuss economic issues
the G8 eight of the most important industrial nations in the world (Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, and the US) who meet regularly to discuss the world economic situation
A group of eight countries representing the most powerful economies in the developed world G8 members are USA, UK, Canada, France, Russia, Italy, Germany and Japan The President of the European Commission and the President of the European Council also attend the annual G8 summit