A summit conference is a high-level meeting aimed at resolving complex global issues. Contingent on the context, synonyms or related terms used to describe such meetings include summit meeting, high-level summit, top-level talks, high-level negotiations, and high-level meetings. A summit meeting can be bilateral or multilateral and usually held between foreign heads of state or government, or between the top leaders of a group of nations, such as the G7 or G20. These types of meetings are characterized by their substantial political, economic, or diplomatic impact. With countries working together to handle critical issues, the prominence of summit conferences is on the rise.