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G8 Sea Island Summit concludes with leaders' communiqué

President George W. Bush hosted the G8 leaders at Sea Island, Georgia (June 8–10), culminating in a communiqué committing to debt relief for poorest countries, increased aid for Africa, and cooperation on global trade and security issues including Iraq and terror financing.

The summit highlighted U.S. leadership on economic development and security, producing international commitments on debt relief and African aid that influenced subsequent global policy and aid programs.

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