aim — to coordinate the economic policies of the five major non-Communist economic powers

members — (5) France, Germany, Japan, UK, US

Group of 6 (G-6)

note — also known as Groupe des Six Sur le Desarmement not to be confused with the Big Six

established — 22 May 1984

aim — to achieve nuclear disarmament

members — (6) Argentina, Greece, India, Mexico, Sweden, Tanzania

Group of 7 (G-7)

note — membership is the same as the Big Seven

established — 22 September 1985