The G-7 summit has released an action plan for countering extremist violence to help close what it called "critical gaps" in capacity and international cooperation. The leaders also endorsed plans to improve border security and aviation security and to tighten controls on financing of violent extremism. The summit statement cites gaps in the existing operational capabilities and cooperation and stressed the need to address violent extremism. Officials said the talks would focus on women's empowerment, health and infrastructure and other issues related to global development. Japan and the U.S.