World leaders attend first day of talks at G7 Summit in Ise-Shima, Japan

The video discusses a joint statement by leaders from Japan, France, Germany, Italy, and the UK, emphasizing their commitment to reaching a political agreement for the Japan-EU EPA FDA by 2016. The statement highlights the economic benefits for both Japan and the EU, as well as the importance of shared values like freedom and democracy in shaping a 21st-century international order. The leaders express a desire for continued cooperation to achieve sustainable global growth.

What commitment did the leaders reaffirm in their joint statement?

What does the statement indicate about the economic growth of Japan and the EU?

What is the significance of the Japan EU EPA FDA agreement for the world economy?

What are the basic values that countries sharing them are encouraged to build upon?

What was expressed as a desire for future cooperation among leaders?