The following is the gist of the declaration by the leaders of the Group of Seven nations released Friday following their two-day meeting in Ise, Mie Prefecture.
The G-7 leaders:
(World Economy)
See the global economy as continuing to recover but growth remains moderate and uneven with downside risks increasing.
Commit to strengthening economic policy responses in a cooperative manner and to employing a more forceful and balanced policy mix, taking into account country-specific circumstances.
Agree that improving transparency in banking and finance is vital to preventing corruption, tax evasion, terrorist financing and money laundering.
(Women's Empowerment and Gender Equality)
Commit to creating a society where all women and girls are empowered and actively engaged for sustainable, inclusive and equitable economic growth.
(Cybersecurity)
Will establish a new G-7 working group to enhance policy coordination and practical cooperation to promote security and stability in cybersecurity.
(Terrorism)
Share the view that the attacks, atrocities and abuses of human rights targeting civilians and other victims perpetrated by Islamic State group, al-Qaida and other terrorist organizations pose serious challenges to peace and international security.
(Refugees)
Recognize the ongoing large-scale movement of migrants and refugees as a global challenge requiring a global response.
(North Korea)
Condemn in the strongest terms North Korea's nuclear test and launches using ballistic missile technology.
Demand that North Korea not conduct further destabilizing or provocative actions.