The Deputy General Secretary of g7+, Mr. Habib Mayar attended the 5th African Resilience Forum held in Abidjan

The Deputy General Secretary of g7+, Mr. Habib Mayar attended the 5th African Resilience Forum held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire from 3-6 October 2023. Speaking at a plenary session on “Strategic partnerships and effective financing in support of peace transition processes”, he shared a g7+ perspective on countries transitioning from war to peace and the… Continue reading The Deputy General Secretary of g7+, Mr. Habib Mayar attended the 5th African Resilience Forum held in Abidjan

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste, H.E. Bendito Freitas visits the g7+ European Hub, in Lisbon, Portugal.

The g7+ secretariat is honored to receive the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste, H.E. Bendito Freitas at the g7+ European Hub in Lisbon Portugal. The Minister was updated on the g7+ engagement in Lisbon and its future priorities including the g7+ plan to optimize the g7+ observer status at the United Nations.… Continue reading Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste, H.E. Bendito Freitas visits the g7+ European Hub, in Lisbon, Portugal.

The g7+ delegation visit Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI) to discuss preparation for peer learning activities between g7+ member countries and Rwanda

The g7+ secretariat delegation led by Dr. Helder da Costa, General Secretary and accompanied by Mr. Habib Mayar, Deputy General Secretary and Ms. Emarita Carceres, Admin Assistant visited Kigali, Rwanda on 01 – 02 August 2022. The objective of the mission was to prepare for peer learning activities between g7+ and Rwanda. This include a… Continue reading The g7+ delegation visit Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI) to discuss preparation for peer learning activities between g7+ member countries and Rwanda

The g7+ delegation visited Republic of Guinee to get perspectives on the country´s latest situation as it undergoes the transition period, post-reform.

General Secretary Dr. Helder da Costa and Ms Ana Caetano, Legal Advisor met with the the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Morissanda KOUYATÉ, accompanied by g7+ focal point, Ms Maniamba KANDE and former focal point, Mr Ibrahim SECK. The g7+ Secretariat led by General Secretary Dr. Helder da Costa, accompanied by… Continue reading The g7+ delegation visited Republic of Guinee to get perspectives on the country´s latest situation as it undergoes the transition period, post-reform.

The g7+ delegation visited Guinea Bissau to advocate for peace and stability at the Country level

General Secretary, Dr. Helder da Costa and Ms Ana Caetano, Legal Advisor accompanied by the g7+ Focal Point in Guinea-Bissau, Mr. Francisco Perreira met with the President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, H.E. Umaro Sissoco Embalo. The g7+ Secretariat led by General Secretary Dr. Helder da Costa, accompanied by Dra Ana Caetano, Legal Advisor paid… Continue reading The g7+ delegation visited Guinea Bissau to advocate for peace and stability at the Country level

The g7+ Secretariat received the WTO Accession delegation to discuss collaboration on Trade for Peace Initiatives

General Secretary Dr. Helder da Costa and Ms Ana Caetano, Legal Advisor met with the the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Morissanda KOUYATÉ, accompanied by g7+ focal point, Ms Maniamba KANDE and former focal point, Mr Ibrahim SECK.

Today, the g7+ Secretariat is pleased to welcome the WTO Accession delegation, consist of Timor-Leste working Party Chair, Ambassador Rui Carreira, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Timor-Leste to Geneva, H.E. Lurdes Bessa, Director, Accessions Division of WTO, Ms Maika Oshikawa and Ms. Anna Varyanik, Legal Affairs Officer, Accession Division at the g7+ Headquarters in Dili,… Continue reading The g7+ Secretariat received the WTO Accession delegation to discuss collaboration on Trade for Peace Initiatives

The g7+ Secretariat in partnership with Youth Association organized a socialization seminar on “Access to Formal Justice in Timor-Leste”

The g7+ in partnership with Youth Association for Strengthening Justice in Timor-Leste (AJHJ-TL), organized socialization activity on “Access to Formal Justice in Timor-Leste” to students at the Secondary School of São Pedro, Comoro, Dili on Saturday, 9 July 2022. The School Director, Father Matias thanked the organizers for implementing this activity, which is in-line with… Continue reading The g7+ Secretariat in partnership with Youth Association organized a socialization seminar on “Access to Formal Justice in Timor-Leste”

The g7+ Secretariat organized a socialization activity to Students in Baucau Municipality on the importance of maintaining peace.

Friday, 8 July 2022. Speaking at the event included a representative from President of Municipality and PNTL Commandant of Baucau and attended by students from Junior High School Vila Nova. The Director of School, Mr. Paulino Freitas in his welcoming remark, thanked the g7+ for choosing their school to share the information on the role… Continue reading The g7+ Secretariat organized a socialization activity to Students in Baucau Municipality on the importance of maintaining peace.

The g7+ European Hub launched a publication “Deepening g Partnership in Europe and the World, to documents its activities in the past 5 years.

The g7+ European Hub is delighted to launch the publication highlighting progress and milestone in the past 5 years since the office established in 2017. Participating in the event included Ambassadors of g7+ member countries namely Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Papua New Guinea, and Yemen. In his opening remarks, Dr. Helder da Costa, General Secretary of… Continue reading The g7+ European Hub launched a publication “Deepening g Partnership in Europe and the World, to documents its activities in the past 5 years.

H.E. Francis Kai-Kai, Chair of g7+ calls for support to the Trade for Peace initiative at the the 12th Ministerial conference of World Trade Organization (WTO).

The g7+ WTO Accession group ministerial meeting took place on 12 June 2022 in the margin of the 12th Ministerial conference of World Trade Organization (WTO). The meeting was co-chaired by Liberia, Represented by Honorable Mawine G. Diggs, Minister of Commerce and Industry of Liberia and Timor-Leste, represented by H.E. Joaquim Amaral, Coordinating Minister of… Continue reading H.E. Francis Kai-Kai, Chair of g7+ calls for support to the Trade for Peace initiative at the the 12th Ministerial conference of World Trade Organization (WTO).

The g7+ Secretariat organized an outreach activity to community in Aileu Municipality to promote the g7+ work on peacebuilding and statebuilding.

Today 17 June, the g7+ in partnership with Youth from Suku Faturilia organized g7+ socialization activity in Aileu Municipality Posto Lequidoe Suku Faturilia. This activity was participated by local authorities and the community. In his opening remarks, Chief of Village Lebumetah, Mr. Bernando Andre (representative Chefe suco) thanked to g7+ secretariat for raising their awareness… Continue reading The g7+ Secretariat organized an outreach activity to community in Aileu Municipality to promote the g7+ work on peacebuilding and statebuilding.

The g7+ Secretariat in partnership with the UNTL organized an International Seminar on “Timor-Leste: Two Decades of Peacebuilding and Statebuilding: Challenges and opportunities”

Today, the g7+ Secretariat is pleased to welcome the WTO Accession delegation, consist of Timor-Leste working Party Chair, Ambassador Rui Carreira, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Timor-Leste to Geneva, H.E. Lurdes Bessa, Director, Accessions Division of WTO, Ms Maika Oshikawa and Ms. Anna Varyanik, Legal Affairs Officer, Accession Division at the g7+ Headquarters in Dili,… Continue reading The g7+ Secretariat in partnership with the UNTL organized an International Seminar on “Timor-Leste: Two Decades of Peacebuilding and Statebuilding: Challenges and opportunities”

H.E. Francis Kai-Kai, Minister of Planning and Economic Development of Sierra Leone and Chair of g7+ visits the g7+ Headquarters in Timor-Leste and met with National leaders of the host Country.

We are pleased to welcome H.E. Francis M. Kai-Kai, Minister of Planning and Economic Planning of Sierra Leone (Chair of g7) and Ms. Elizabeth Kamara, Director of Development Assistance Coordination Office (DACO) Sierra Loene to Dili, Timor-Leste on 18 May 2022. In his intervention, Ambassador Rui Carreira shared the progress of the Timor-Leste accession and… Continue reading H.E. Francis Kai-Kai, Minister of Planning and Economic Development of Sierra Leone and Chair of g7+ visits the g7+ Headquarters in Timor-Leste and met with National leaders of the host Country.

The g7+ and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Timor-Leste signed MoU

The g7+ and the Government of Timor Leste signs the Headquarters Agreement for five years (2022 – 2027) to continue supporting g7+ advocacy work on peace and Development. The Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, represented by His Excellency Julião da Silva, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs signed an Agreement with g7+, represented by… Continue reading The g7+ and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Timor-Leste signed MoU

The g7+ and the Government of Timor Leste signs the Headquarters Agreement for five years

The g7+ and the Government of Timor Leste signs the Headquarters Agreement for five years (2022 – 2027) to support g7+ advocacy work on peace and Development. The Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, represented by His Excellency Julião da Silva, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs signed an Agreement with g7+, represented by Dr.… Continue reading The g7+ and the Government of Timor Leste signs the Headquarters Agreement for five years

The g7+ officially participated in the 76th United Nations General Assembly as Observer

For the first time, the Group of Seven Plus (g7+) officially participate in-person at the 76th United Nations General Assembly in its capacity as Observer amid Covid-19 pandemic. Leste), g7+ member countries for their support and the non-g7+ member countries for their co-sponsorship and support. With the observer Status at the UN, it will serve… Continue reading The g7+ officially participated in the 76th United Nations General Assembly as Observer

The g7+ officially participated in the 76th United Nations General Assembly as Observer.

For the first time, the Group of Seven Plus (g7+) officially participate in-person at the 76th United Nations General Assembly in its capacity as Observer amid Covid-19 pandemic. Leste), g7+ member countries for their support and the non-g7+ member countries for their co-sponsorship and support. With the observer Status at the UN, it will serve… Continue reading The g7+ officially participated in the 76th United Nations General Assembly as Observer.

g7+ member countries for their support and the non-g7+ member countries

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For the first time, the Group of Seven Plus (g7+) officially participate in-person at the 76th United Nations General Assembly in its capacity as Observer amid Covid-19 pandemic. Leste), g7+ member countries for their support and the non-g7+ member countries for their co-sponsorship and support. With the observer Status at the UN, it will serve… Continue reading g7+ member countries for their support and the non-g7+ member countries

The group will benefit in its close collaboration with the United Nations

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For the first time, the Group of Seven Plus (g7+) officially participate in-person at the 76th United Nations General Assembly in its capacity as Observer amid Covid-19 pandemic. Leste), g7+ member countries for their support and the non-g7+ member countries for their co-sponsorship and support. With the observer Status at the UN, it will serve… Continue reading The group will benefit in its close collaboration with the United Nations

It will serve as an avenue for the g7+ to provide collective perspective in the agenda and work of UN

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For the first time, the Group of Seven Plus (g7+) officially participate in-person at the 76th United Nations General Assembly in its capacity as Observer amid Covid-19 pandemic. Leste), g7+ member countries for their support and the non-g7+ member countries for their co-sponsorship and support. With the observer Status at the UN, it will serve… Continue reading It will serve as an avenue for the g7+ to provide collective perspective in the agenda and work of UN

The Group of Seven Plus (g7+) officially participate in-person at the 76th United Nations

For the first time, the Group of Seven Plus (g7+) officially participate in-person at the 76th United Nations General Assembly in its capacity as Observer amid Covid-19 pandemic. Leste), g7+ member countries for their support and the non-g7+ member countries for their co-sponsorship and support. With the observer Status at the UN, it will serve… Continue reading The Group of Seven Plus (g7+) officially participate in-person at the 76th United Nations

g7+ May 2017 Newsletter – English

RECENT ACTIVITIES Our last newsletter was released just prior to the 3rdMinisterial Meeting of theg7+ held in Lomé, Togo on the 29thand30thof May 2014. This meeting was a very significant one for the group; Sierra Leone, represented by H.E. Kaifala Marah was appointed as the new Chair. Other appointees were Deputy Chair, Haiti, rep-resented by… Continue reading g7+ May 2017 Newsletter – English