g7+ Secretariat Holds Meeting with ASEAN Secretary-General in Jakarta

Jakarta, Indonesia – 19 May 2025 – The g7+ Secretariat led by Dr. Helder da Costa, General Secretary of the g7+, and the ASEAN Secretariat led by H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN held a bilateral meeting at the ASEAN Headquarters, in Jakarta, Indonesia. This meeting marks the beginning of strategic partnership between… Continue reading g7+ Secretariat Holds Meeting with ASEAN Secretary-General in Jakarta

La 6éme Réunion Ministérielle du g7+ s’est achevée à Dili sur un engagement renouvelé en faveur de la paix et de la résilience

COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE CONJOINT POUR DIFFUSION IMMÉDIATE Dili, Timor-Leste – 14 Avril 2025 g7plus.secretariat@gmail.com La 6éme Réunion Ministérielle du g7+ s’est achevée à Dili sur un engagement renouvelé en faveur de la paix et de la résilience Le g7+ a tenu sa sixième réunion ministérielle les 11 et 12 avril 2025 à Dili, au Timor-Oriental.… Continue reading La 6éme Réunion Ministérielle du g7+ s’est achevée à Dili sur un engagement renouvelé en faveur de la paix et de la résilience

6th g7+ Ministerial Meeting Concludes in Dili with Renewed Commitments to Peace and Resilience

JOINT PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dili, Timor-Leste – 14 April 2025 g7plus.secretariat@gmail.com 6th g7+ Ministerial Meeting Concludes in Dili with Renewed Commitments to Peace and Resilience The g7+ held its sixth Ministerial Meeting on April 11–12, 2025, in Dili, Timor-Leste. This historic meeting, which also celebrated the 15th anniversary of the organization’s founding, was… Continue reading 6th g7+ Ministerial Meeting Concludes in Dili with Renewed Commitments to Peace and Resilience

Dr. Helder da Costa delivered a Keynote Speech at the Climate Integrity Summit 2025 in Canberra

Canberra, Australia – 12 February 2025 – Dr. Helder Da Costa, General Secretary of g7+, delivered a keynote address at the Climate Integrity Summit 2025 at the Parliament House in Canberra, Australia. The speech, titled “Redefining Global Security: Climate Action, Peace, and the Critical Role of g7+ Nations”. Organized by the Australia Institute, the summit brought together leaders,… Continue reading Dr. Helder da Costa delivered a Keynote Speech at the Climate Integrity Summit 2025 in Canberra

The g7+ Secretariat Receives Financial Support from the Embassy of China in Timor-Leste

The g7+ Secretariat received a financial contribution of USD 50,000 from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Timor-Leste. The contribution was officially handed over by H.E. Wang Wenli, Ambassador of China to Timor-Leste, to the General Secretary of g7+, Dr. Helder da Costa, during a Christmas lunch organized by the g7+ Secretariat… Continue reading The g7+ Secretariat Receives Financial Support from the Embassy of China in Timor-Leste

Le g7+ a organisé un sommet à haut niveau pour affirmer son engagement en faveur de la paix lors de l’Assemblée générale des Nations unies.

Le g7+ a organisé un sommet à haut niveau pour affirmer son engagement en faveur de la paix lors de l’Assemblée générale des Nations unies. Organisé conjointement par la République de la Sierra Leone, qui assure actuellement la présidence du g7+, et la République démocratique du Timor-Leste, qui accueille le Secrétariat du g7+, le sommet… Continue reading Le g7+ a organisé un sommet à haut niveau pour affirmer son engagement en faveur de la paix lors de l’Assemblée générale des Nations unies.

The g7+ organised a High Level Summit affirming its commitment to peace during UN General Assembly.

The g7+ member states held a high-level summit in the margins of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation on peace, dialogue, reconciliation, and knowledge-sharing. Co-hosted by the Republic of Sierra Leone, the current Chair of the g7+, and the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, the host… Continue reading The g7+ organised a High Level Summit affirming its commitment to peace during UN General Assembly.

The g7+ opens Office in New York, to strengthen coordination and advocacy at the United Nations.

23 September 2024 – The g7+ Secretariat symbolically opens its office in New York, in the presence of H.E. Kenyeh Barlay, Minister of Planning and Economic Development of Sierra Leone and Chair and H.E. Xanana Gusmão, Prime Minister of Timor-Leste and Eminent Person of g7+. The office aims to strengthen the coordination with its Members… Continue reading The g7+ opens Office in New York, to strengthen coordination and advocacy at the United Nations.

Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, g7+ and ODI establish a new mechanism to narrow the ‘conflict blind spot’ in climate action and finance

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 10 June, 2024: The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA), a globally leading diplomatic centre of excellence in the UAE, g7+, an intergovernmental organisation of 20 countries that promotes peace and stability through advocacy on aid effectiveness, and ODI, a UK-based independent, global affairs think-tank, today announced a new coordination mechanism to drive… Continue reading Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, g7+ and ODI establish a new mechanism to narrow the ‘conflict blind spot’ in climate action and finance

L’Académie diplomatique Anwar Gargash, le g7+ et l’ODI établissent un nouveau mécanisme pour réduire « l’angle mort des conflits » dans l’action et les financements climatiques.

XX, Émirats arabes unis, XX juin 2024: L’Académie diplomatique Anwar Gargash (AGDA), un centre d’excellence diplomatique d’envergure mondiale situé aux Émirats arabes unis, le g7+, une organisation intergouvernementale de 20 pays qui promeut la paix et la stabilité en préconisant l’efficacité de l’aide, et l’ODI, un groupe de réflexion indépendant sur les affaires mondiales basé… Continue reading L’Académie diplomatique Anwar Gargash, le g7+ et l’ODI établissent un nouveau mécanisme pour réduire « l’angle mort des conflits » dans l’action et les financements climatiques.

The g7+ Secretariat facilitated Timor-Leste’s delegation to learn Rwanda’s reconciliations process, Tourism and waste management system

The g7+ Secretariat in collaboration with Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI) facilitated a delegation from Timor-Leste for a peer learning mission to Rwanda from 13 to 17 May 2024. The main objectives of the mission are to share Rwanda’s reconciliation and homegrown development experience and to establish contacts with government of Rwanda for future collaboration. The… Continue reading The g7+ Secretariat facilitated Timor-Leste’s delegation to learn Rwanda’s reconciliations process, Tourism and waste management system

Le Secrétariat du g7+ a permis aux membres d’une délégation du Timor-Leste de se familiariser avec le processus de réconciliation, le tourisme et le système de gestion des déchets du Rwanda.

Le Secrétariat du g7+, en collaboration avec Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI), a facilité une délégation du Timor-Leste pour une mission d’apprentissage par les pairs au Rwanda du 13 au 17 mai 2024. Les principaux objectifs de la mission étaient de partager les initiatives de réconciliation et de développement local du Rwanda et d’établir des contacts… Continue reading Le Secrétariat du g7+ a permis aux membres d’une délégation du Timor-Leste de se familiariser avec le processus de réconciliation, le tourisme et le système de gestion des déchets du Rwanda.

The Government of Sierra Leone hosted g7+ Senior Officials Meeting in Freetown

Freetown, 01 May 2024 – The Government of Sierra Leone hosted the g7+ Senior Officials Meeting from 30 April to 01 May 2024, welcoming representatives from g7+ member countries. The gathering aimed to bolster g7+ membership and strategize towards advancing peace and sustainable development within member countries, positioning the g7+ effectively in the current global… Continue reading The Government of Sierra Leone hosted g7+ Senior Officials Meeting in Freetown

Le gouvernement de Sierra Leone a accueilli la réunion des hauts fonctionnaires du g7+ à Freetown.

Freetown, 01 mai 2024 – Le gouvernement de la Sierra Leone a accueilli la réunion des hauts fonctionnaires du g7+ du 30 avril au 01 mai 2024, accueillant des représentants des pays membres du groupe. La réunion visait à renforcer l’adhésion au g7+ et à élaborer des stratégies pour faire progresser la paix et le… Continue reading Le gouvernement de Sierra Leone a accueilli la réunion des hauts fonctionnaires du g7+ à Freetown.

La mission d’observation électorale du g7+ présente ses conclusions préliminaires sur l’élection conjointe des Îles Salomon.

Honiara, 19 avril 2024 – La Mission d’Observation Électorale (MOE) du g7+ a présenté aujourd’hui, lors de la conférence de presse, un rapport préliminaire sur l’observation de l’élection conjointe qui s’est tenue dans les Iles Salomon le 17 avril 2024. Les observateurs de g7+ étaient dirigés par M. Simon Sinai, commissaire électoral de Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée, et… Continue reading La mission d’observation électorale du g7+ présente ses conclusions préliminaires sur l’élection conjointe des Îles Salomon.

The g7+ Election Observation Mission present its preliminary findings on the Joint Election of the Solomon Islands.

Honiara, 19 April 2024 – The g7+ Election Observation Mission (EOM) presented today, at the press conference, a preliminary report on the observation of the joint election that was held in the Solomon Islands on 17 April 2024.The g7+ Observers is led by Dr. Simon Sinai, Electoral Commissioner of Papua New Guinea, and its members… Continue reading The g7+ Election Observation Mission present its preliminary findings on the Joint Election of the Solomon Islands.

Une délégation du g7+ a effectué une visite en Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée afin de renforcer l’influence politique de ce pays au sein du groupe.

M. Helder da Costa, secrétaire général du g7+, s’est rendu à Port Moresby, capitale de la Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée (PNG), du 8 au 12 avril 2024. Cette mission a pour objectif de renforcer l’engagement politique du gouvernement de Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée et de faciliter le partage d’expériences entre la PNG et d’autres pays membres du g7+ en matière de… Continue reading Une délégation du g7+ a effectué une visite en Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée afin de renforcer l’influence politique de ce pays au sein du groupe.

The g7+ delegation visited Papua New Guinea to strengthen its political buy in the group

The g7+ delegation led by Dr. Helder da Costa, General Secretary of g7+ visited Port Moresby, Capital of the Papua New Guinea (PNG), from 08 to 12 April 2024. The mission aims to increase political buy-in from the government of Papua New Guinea and to facilitate sharing of experiences between PNG and other g7+ member… Continue reading The g7+ delegation visited Papua New Guinea to strengthen its political buy in the group

The g7+ WTO Accession Group held its 3rd Ministerial Meeting in Abu Dhabi, calling for the WTO to play active role in promoting the nexus between trade and peace

The g7+ Secretariat and the WTO Accession Group co-hosted its 3rd Ministerial Meeting with Ministers of Trade in the margin of 13th WTO Ministerial Conference to call on the WTO to play active role in promoting the nexus between trade and peace to achieve stability and economic well-being. Participants of the meeting included President of… Continue reading The g7+ WTO Accession Group held its 3rd Ministerial Meeting in Abu Dhabi, calling for the WTO to play active role in promoting the nexus between trade and peace

Le Groupe d’adhésion à l’OMC du g7+ a tenu sa troisième réunion ministérielle à Abu Dhabi, appelant l’OMC à jouer un rôle actif dans la promotion du lien entre le commerce et la paix.

Le secrétariat du g7+ et le groupe d’adhésion à l’OMC ont organisé conjointement leur troisième réunion ministérielle avec les Ministres du commerce en marge de la 13ème Conférence ministérielle de l’OMC afin d’appeler cette dernière à jouer un rôle actif dans la promotion du lien entre le commerce et la paix en vue de parvenir… Continue reading Le Groupe d’adhésion à l’OMC du g7+ a tenu sa troisième réunion ministérielle à Abu Dhabi, appelant l’OMC à jouer un rôle actif dans la promotion du lien entre le commerce et la paix.

The g7+ and the United Nations in Timor-Leste signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in achieving sustainable development.

On 13 December 2023 in Dili, Timor-Leste (right) General Secretary of g7+, Helder da Costa and (left) UN Resident Coordinator in Timor-Leste, Ms. Olufunmilayo (Funmi) Abosede Balogun-Alexander, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). 13 December 2023 – the g7+ Secretariat and the United Nations in Timor-Leste signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to further… Continue reading The g7+ and the United Nations in Timor-Leste signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in achieving sustainable development.

The g7+ call to accelerate collective climate action and finances to build resilience in Countries Affected by Conflict and Fragility during COP28 in Dubai

The g7+ Secretariat together with COP28 Presidency organized a side event on “Building Resilience through scaling climate action in fragile states and conflict affected settings” during the launch of the COP28 Declaration on Climate, Relief, Recovery and Peace, on 03 December 2023. The event was held in partnership with Islamic Development Bank, International committee of… Continue reading The g7+ call to accelerate collective climate action and finances to build resilience in Countries Affected by Conflict and Fragility during COP28 in Dubai

Lutter contre la fragilité et les conflits : Un intérêt général mondial – Conférence ministérielle

Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, Deputy Managing Director Antoinette Monsio Sayeh participate in the Addressing Fragility and Conflict titled “A Global Public Good – Ministerial Conference” during the 2023 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund in Marrakech, Morocco on October 15, 2023. IMF Photo/Kim Haughton

15 octobre 2023, Marrakech – Le g7+ (Groupe des Sept Plus) et le FMI (Fonds Monétaire International) ont tenu une conférence ministérielle à huis clos lors des Assemblées annuelles de la Banque Mondiale et du FMI. En présence des ministres du g7+ et d’autres pays connaissant des situations similaires, du directeur général et des hauts… Continue reading Lutter contre la fragilité et les conflits : Un intérêt général mondial – Conférence ministérielle

Addressing Fragility and Conflict: A Global Public Good – Ministerial conference

Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, Deputy Managing Director Antoinette Monsio Sayeh participate in the Addressing Fragility and Conflict titled “A Global Public Good – Ministerial Conference” during the 2023 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund in Marrakech, Morocco on October 15, 2023. IMF Photo/Kim Haughton

October 15th, 2023, Marrakech – The g7+ (The Group of Seven Plus) and the IMF (International Monetary Fund) held a closed-door Ministerial Conference during the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings. Joined by Ministers from the g7+ and other countries with similar circumstances, the IMF Managing Director and senior leadership, the World Bank Managing Director… Continue reading Addressing Fragility and Conflict: A Global Public Good – Ministerial conference

The g7+ Election Observer Mission’s Preliminary Findings of General Election in Sierra Leone

25 June 2023 – The g7+ Election Observation Mission (EOM) presented the Preliminary report of the General election that was held in Sierra Leone on 24 of June 2023. The g7+ observed total of 25 polling stations in two districts namely Freetown and Waterloo in the western region. The Observer mission is led by Mr.… Continue reading The g7+ Election Observer Mission’s Preliminary Findings of General Election in Sierra Leone

Prime Minister appointed to the g7+ Advisory Board during Official Visit to Togo

Minister of State and of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and Official Spokesperson for the Government of Timor-Leste Prime Minister appointed to the g7+ Advisory Board during Official Visit to Togo The Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, H.E. Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, has been appointed by unanimous vote to the Advisory Board of the… Continue reading Prime Minister appointed to the g7+ Advisory Board during Official Visit to Togo

Conclusions préliminaires de la mission d’observation électorale du g7+ sur les élections générales en Sierra Leone

25 juin 2023 – La Mission d’Observation Électorale (MOE) du g7+ a présenté le rapport préliminaire de l’élection générale qui s’est tenue en Sierra Leone le 24 juin 2023. Le g7+ a observé un total de 25 bureaux de vote dans deux districts, à savoir Freetown et Waterloo, dans la région occidentale. La mission d’observation… Continue reading Conclusions préliminaires de la mission d’observation électorale du g7+ sur les élections générales en Sierra Leone

The g7+ Election Observation Mission will observe General Election on 24 June in the Republic of Sierra Leone

22 June 2023 – The g7+ is conducting an Election Observation Mission in Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone to observe general election that will take place on the 24th of June 2023. The Observer mission is led by Mr. Habib Mayar, Deputy General Secretary of g7+. The rest of the delegation is comprised of… Continue reading The g7+ Election Observation Mission will observe General Election on 24 June in the Republic of Sierra Leone

La mission d’Observation électorale du g7+ va suivre les élections générales en République de Sierra Leone le

22 Juin 2023 – Le g7+ conduit une mission d’observation électorale à Freetown, la capitale de la Sierra Leone, pour suivre les élections générales qui auront lieu le 24 juin 2023. La mission d’observation est dirigée par M. Habib Mayar, secrétaire général adjoint de g7+. Le reste de la délégation est composé de M. Felix… Continue reading La mission d’Observation électorale du g7+ va suivre les élections générales en République de Sierra Leone le

Rapport préliminaire de l’élection parlementaire au Timor-Leste

Dili, 24 Mai 2023 – La mission d’observation électorale (MOE) du g7+ était constituée de 15 observateurs : quatre observateurs internationaux, à savoir Larry Fangawa, coordinateur de la région Ouest, Commission électorale de Sierra Leone ; Ibrahim Amara Kamara, directeur adjoint pour la région Nord, régulateur des partis politiques de Sierra Leone ; Fernando Borja… Continue reading Rapport préliminaire de l’élection parlementaire au Timor-Leste

Preliminary Report of the Parlimentary Election in Timor-Leste

Dili, 24 May 2023 – The g7+ Election Observation Mission (EOM) comprised of 15 observers: Four internationals namely Larry Fangawa, Western Region Coordinator, Election Commission of Sierra Leone, Ibrahim Amara kamara, Deputy Director for North Region, Political Parties Regulator of Sierra Leone, Fernando Borja Araujo Monteiro, National Election Commission of Guinea Bissau and 11 nationals… Continue reading Preliminary Report of the Parlimentary Election in Timor-Leste

Addressing Fragility and Conflict amid New Challenges – Ministerial meeting

April 15, 2023, Washington, D.C. – Ministers of Finance from the g7+ (The Group of Seven Plus) and representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) held a closed-door Ministerial Meeting on the margins of the World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C. The discussion focused on challenges faced by fragile and conflict-affected countries in the… Continue reading Addressing Fragility and Conflict amid New Challenges – Ministerial meeting

Combattre la fragilité et les conflits dans un contexte de nouveaux défis – Réunion ministérielle

Le 15 avril 2023, Washington, D.C. – Les ministres des Finances du g7+ (Groupe des Sept Plus) et les représentants du Fonds monétaire international (FMI) ont tenu une réunion ministérielle à huis clos en marge des réunions de printemps de la Banque mondiale et du FMI à Washington, D.C. La discussion a porté sur les… Continue reading Combattre la fragilité et les conflits dans un contexte de nouveaux défis – Réunion ministérielle

Le g7+ a officialisé une mission d’observation des élections dans le cadre de son programme d’apprentissage par les pairs et d’échange d’informations entre pays fragiles.

COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE Freetown, 22 Mars 2023 – Le g7+ a officialisé l’observation des élections dans le cadre de l’apprentissage par les pairs et de la coopération entre pays fragiles au ministère de la planification et du développement économique de la Sierra Leone, pays qui préside le g7+. Les missions d’observation électorale ont pour objectif… Continue reading Le g7+ a officialisé une mission d’observation des élections dans le cadre de son programme d’apprentissage par les pairs et d’échange d’informations entre pays fragiles.

The g7+ institutionalized Election Observation Mission as part of its sharing peer learning and Fragile-to-Fragile program.

Press Release Freetown, 22 March 2023 – The g7+ institutionalized election observation as part of its peer learning and Fragile-to-Fragile cooperation at Ministry of Planning and economic development in Sierra Leone; the chairing country of g7+. The objective of the election observation missions are: (a) To observe election processes in g7+ member states in an impartial,… Continue reading The g7+ institutionalized Election Observation Mission as part of its sharing peer learning and Fragile-to-Fragile program.

Comemorações do 47.º Aniversário da Proclamação da Independência da República Democrática de Timor-Leste e do Dia 12 de Novembro (Dia do Massacre de Santa Cruz e Dia Nacional da Juventude de Timor-Leste)

Comunicado Por ocasião das comemorações do 47.º Aniversário da Proclamação da Independência da República Democrática de Timor-Leste e do Dia 12 de Novembro (Dia do Massacre de Santa Cruz e Dia Nacional da Juventude de Timor-Leste), terão lugar dois eventos, incluindo competições desportivas e atribuição de prémios, jantar de convívio, entre outros, durante o dia… Continue reading Comemorações do 47.º Aniversário da Proclamação da Independência da República Democrática de Timor-Leste e do Dia 12 de Novembro (Dia do Massacre de Santa Cruz e Dia Nacional da Juventude de Timor-Leste)

g7+ organized High-level Summit “Conflict prevention in a multipolar world, Perspective from g7+ countries”

The group of seven plus (g7+) held a high-level summit with theme “Conflict prevention in a multipolar world: Perspective from g7+ countries” during the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly on Friday 23rd September 2022, 1:30 – 3:00 pm hosted at the Permanent Mission of Monaco to the United Nations. The summit was co-hosted… Continue reading g7+ organized High-level Summit “Conflict prevention in a multipolar world, Perspective from g7+ countries”

The g7+ and Foundation for Post Conflict Development (FPCD) sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

The g7+ and the Foundation for Post Conflict Development (FPCD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the presence of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco and the Eminent Person of g7+, H.E. Xanana Gusmão. In the spirit of this partnership framework, both organisation will work together to promote peace and stability through collective… Continue reading The g7+ and Foundation for Post Conflict Development (FPCD) sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

President of Timor-Leste, H.E. Jose Ramos-Horta visits the g7+ Headquarters in Dili

The g7+ is honored to receive H.E. Dr. Jose Ramos Horta, President of Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, who is also Special Envoy of g7+ at the g7+ Headquarters in Dili, Timor-Leste on Monday, 20 June 2022.Mr. Habib Mayar, Deputy General Secretary briefed H.E. President Horta on progress of g7+ work and the situation in member… Continue reading President of Timor-Leste, H.E. Jose Ramos-Horta visits the g7+ Headquarters in Dili

15 current and former heads of state call for clean energy in fragile states

David Cameron, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and Donald Kaberuka – co-chairs of the Council on State Fragility – spearhead Call to Action with the g7+ Group of conflict-affected states. Foreign aid donors and private companies need to ramp up investments in clean energy to break the cycle of poverty and support recovery from COVID-19 in fragile… Continue reading 15 current and former heads of state call for clean energy in fragile states

g7+ Senior Officials Meet to discuss its progress and Strategic Priorities for 2021 – include strengthening its presence in South South Galaxy.

g7+ Secretariat organized a senior official meeting that took place virtually on 22 December 2020 to review progress the group has made in the year 2020, take note of the transition in member countries and to agree strategic priorities for the year 2021. Chair and Deputy Chair of g7+, Eminent Person of g7+, Deputy Minister… Continue reading g7+ Senior Officials Meet to discuss its progress and Strategic Priorities for 2021 – include strengthening its presence in South South Galaxy.

g7+ HELD MINISTERS OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS MEETING TO IDENTIFY COLLECTIVE WAY FORWARD IN CHANGING ARENA

The g7+ held a virtual meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs on 30 September 2020. Represented by Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), members discussed the impact of covid‐19 on conflict-affected countries. Agenda of the meeting also included discussing how best to utilize the g7+ observer status at… Continue reading g7+ HELD MINISTERS OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS MEETING TO IDENTIFY COLLECTIVE WAY FORWARD IN CHANGING ARENA

g7+ Members reiterate the need for Cooperation and Solidarity in Response to Covid-19 Pandemic

g7+ held a virtual meeting attended by senior officials including focal points and public health officials on 26 August 2020. Recognizing the unique challenges facing g7+ member countries, participants shared lessons learned in the management of Covid-19 and called for the strengthening of the collective g7+ position to effectively advocate and elevate the g7+ perspective,… Continue reading g7+ Members reiterate the need for Cooperation and Solidarity in Response to Covid-19 Pandemic

The President of Timor-Leste signed two g7+ resolutions presented by the RDTL National Parliament

The g7+ is pleased to inform that H.E Dr. Francisco Guterres “Lu – Olo “, President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, has signed and ordered the publication of two g7+ resolutions presented by the National Parliament (Parliament Resolution National Parliament No. 3/2020) on “The Headquarters Agreement between the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste and the… Continue reading The President of Timor-Leste signed two g7+ resolutions presented by the RDTL National Parliament

The g7+ welcome and support the efforts to bring Peace in Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

The g7+ welcomes the efforts to bring lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan and hopes that the “Joint Declaration for Bringing Peace to Afghanistan” between the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the United States and the “Agreement for Bringing Peace to Afghanistan” signed between Taliban and the United States, will result in a permanent ceasefire… Continue reading The g7+ welcome and support the efforts to bring Peace in Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

The deliberation on the g7+ Observer status at the UN takes place in the 6th committee

The deliberation on g7+ draft resolution for Observer status in the United Nations General Assembly, New York took place on 18 October 2019 at the Sixth Committee. H.E. Alie Kabba, Permanent Representative of the Sierra Leone to the United Nations (UN) introduced the draft resolution on “Request for Observer Status for the Group of Seven… Continue reading The deliberation on the g7+ Observer status at the UN takes place in the 6th committee

The g7+ visits Rwanda to learn the Successful home-grown development trajectory

The g7+ Secretariat delegation, led by Helder da Costa, General Secretary of g7+, will initiate a mission to Kigali, Rwanda from 21 to 23 January 2019, to learn from the country impressive homegrown development solution, through Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI) – a newly set up public company under Ministry of Foreign Affairs to promote Rwanda… Continue reading The g7+ visits Rwanda to learn the Successful home-grown development trajectory

PROMOTING JUSTICE AND RECONCILIATION TO SUSTAIN PEACE IN g7+ COUNTRIES

On Wednesday 20 September, Permanent Mission of Sierra Leone and Permanent Mission of Timor-Leste co-hosted parallel g7+ High Level Side Events on “Promoting Justice: Accelerating Progress towards SDGs 16” and “Pursuit of Peace through Nationally Owned Mechanism” in the margin of 72nd United Nations General Assembly in New York. At the Justice meeting, discussed and… Continue reading PROMOTING JUSTICE AND RECONCILIATION TO SUSTAIN PEACE IN g7+ COUNTRIES

POVERTY REDUCTION IN FRAGILE STATES IN THE SPOTLIGHT

The g7+ Secretariat, with the Government of Timor-Leste, are co-hosting a conference to tackle the added challenges faced by fragile and conflict-affected countries in reducing poverty. Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, will deliver the keynote speech at the high level conference attended by finance ministers from Afghanistan, Chad, CAR, Somalia and South Sudan.… Continue reading POVERTY REDUCTION IN FRAGILE STATES IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Timor-Leste’s National Parliament ratifies g7+ Charter and HQ Agreement

Dili, 17 May 2017, the National Parliament of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste voted unanimously to ratify the g7+ Charter. As soon as this decision is published in the official journal, Timor-Leste will thus become the second g7+ member state to complete the ratification process, after Afghanistan did so in February 2017. This is a… Continue reading Timor-Leste’s National Parliament ratifies g7+ Charter and HQ Agreement

The g7+ held a Technical Meeting to review progress of the Sustainable Development Goals implementation at the country level

The g7+ held a Technical Meeting on the progress of the implementation of the sustainable Development Goals in Dili, Timor-Leste, from 23 to 25 November 2016. The objective were to finalize the monitoring and reporting mechanism of the priority SDG indicators. The meeting was attended by Chair of the g7+, H.E. Momudu Lamin Kargbo, Eminent… Continue reading The g7+ held a Technical Meeting to review progress of the Sustainable Development Goals implementation at the country level

The g7+ Ministers of Finance and Planning met with the Senior Management at the World Bank and IMF Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.

Washington, 08 October 2016: The g7+ Ministers of Finance and Planning met the World Bank Group (WBG) senior Management team during the WB/IMF Annual Meeting in Washington DC. The meeting was co-chaired by H.E. Momodu L. Kargbo, chair of g7+ and Minister of Finance and Economic Development of Sierra Leone and Mr. Hartwig Schafer, Vice-President… Continue reading The g7+ Ministers of Finance and Planning met with the Senior Management at the World Bank and IMF Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.

Afghanistan Officials visit to Timor-Leste to exchange knowledge of Freebalance Ver7 Implementation.

In the spirit of sharing Knowledge and Experience among g7+ member countries, four delegation from Minister of Finance Republic of Afghanistan visited Minister of Finance Timor-Leste from 09 August – 13 August 2016. The objective was to exchange knowledge and experience regarding Public Finance Management reform with a particular focus on the Integrated Financial Management… Continue reading Afghanistan Officials visit to Timor-Leste to exchange knowledge of Freebalance Ver7 Implementation.

g7+ held a technical meeting to review implementation of the 4th Ministerial Meeting outcome.

The g7+ held a technical meeting on tracking the implementing the g7+ work in Nairobi, Kenya, on 30 and 31 May 2016. Hosted by the World Bank, the meeting aimed to implement g7+ priorities agreed in the 4th Ministerial meeting, particularly on monitoring SDG and facilitate peer learning and cooperation among member countries. The meeting… Continue reading g7+ held a technical meeting to review implementation of the 4th Ministerial Meeting outcome.

Somali government officially launches the SDG implementation

The government of republic of Somalia officially launched the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) implementation at the country level. In a meeting attended by more than 200 participants including government officials, parliament members, civil society and development partners, Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H. E. Mohamed Omar Arteh indicated the relevance of… Continue reading Somali government officially launches the SDG implementation

Making Financing for Development Work in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States Held on 15 July 2015 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, 15/7/2015: At the g7+ side event on the margin of the Third International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, speakers, and participants discussed making financing for development work in fragile and conflict affected states. The event was co-hosted by Sierra Leone, Timor-Leste and the U.S. Agency for International Development… Continue reading Making Financing for Development Work in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States Held on 15 July 2015 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The g7+ congratulates its member state Central African Republic on the success of the Bangui Forum

The Chair of the g7+, Dr Kaifala Marah, on behalf of the group congratulates the people and the interim government of Central African Republic (CAR) for the successful Bangui National Forum on National reconciliation held on 4-11 May, 2015. The g7+ commends the efforts of the interim government of CAR in building national cohesion in… Continue reading The g7+ congratulates its member state Central African Republic on the success of the Bangui Forum

Chair of g7+, H.E Kaifala Marah visits Timor-Leste, to meet government leaders.

H.E. Dr. Kaifala Marah, Minister of Finance and Economic Development of Republic of Sierra-Leone and chair of g7+ visited Dili, Timor-Leste, the host of g7+ Secretariat during 19 – 22 September 2015. The objective was to further strengthen political buy-in for g7+ and exchange views to further strengthen the group of g7+ to tackle development… Continue reading Chair of g7+, H.E Kaifala Marah visits Timor-Leste, to meet government leaders.

g7+ held technical meeting on implementing and monitoring SDGs in Nairobi, Kenya

The g7+ held two days technical meeting with the Focal Points from Ministries of planning and officials of National statistics from member countries and development partners in Nairobi, Kenya from 07 to 08 December 2015. Hosted by the World Bank office, the objective of the meeting was to identify common strength, weakness, and challenges in… Continue reading g7+ held technical meeting on implementing and monitoring SDGs in Nairobi, Kenya