Political changes in the G8 member nations were likely to affect the composition of the 35th G8 summit . France stated it wished China would become a full member by the time of the 37th G8 summit in 2011 was organized as France was the host member . However , this did not happen . Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi announced at the press conference at the end of the second day of the Hokkaido summit that the current number of participants would be maintained when the G8 leaders meet in 2009 . Berlusconi also explained that a proposal to expand the G8 to include members of the Group of Five ( G8 G5 ) emerging economies – China , India , Mexico , Brazil and South Africa – had not found sufficient support
37th G8 summit
37th G8 summit
35th G8 summit