Britain announced that it will hold the first in-person meeting of the Group of Seven(G7) nations in nearly two years in June.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Saturday in a statement that he wants to use Britain's presidency of the G7 to forge a consensus that the global economy must recover from the COVID-19 crisis in a pro-free trade and sustainable way.

Describing coronavirus as "the most destructive force" that people have seen for generations and the "greatest test of the modern world order," the prime minister called for unity and a spirit of openness to create a better future.

The BBC and other British media also reported that Johnson repeated the invitation to South Korea, Australia, India and the European Union to the G7 summit as guests. 

The summit, which will be the first under the Biden administration in the U.S., will reportedly take place in the tiny resort of Carbis Bay in Cornwall, southwest England. Last year's G7 meeting, due to be hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump, was cancelled due to the pandemic.