G7 'committed' to avoiding protectionism: draft statement

The Group of Seven rich nations is "committed" to avoiding protectionism amid the global economic crisis, according to a draft statement obtained by AFP at G7 talks in Rome.

The Group of Seven rich nations is "committed" to avoiding protectionism amid the global economic crisis, according to a draft statement obtained by AFP at G7 talks in Rome on Saturday.

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"G7 remains committed to avoiding protectionist measures, to refraining from raising new barriers" to world trade, according to excerpts of the statement released by a national delegation at the talks.