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Dili, Timor-Leste – 14 April 2025
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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 hosted by the Government of Timor-Leste. It brought together the Foreign Ministers of member states, alongside development partners, the United Nations and international development agencies, to reflect on the organization’s past achievements and explore effective strategies for positioning the g7+ in the current landscape. The aim is to pursue lasting peace, stability, and global solidarity in countries affected by conflict and fragility.
As a proud co-founder of the g7+, Timor-Leste reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the organization’s mission and values. The Timor-Leste government remains firm in its belief that dialogue, reconciliation, national ownership, and multilateral cooperation are essential for achieving sustainable peace and development in fragile countries.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste extends its deep gratitude to the g7+ Secretariat and the delegations for their contributions to the success of the important event. The g7+ Secretariat appreciates the leadership and hospitality of the government of Timor-Leste in co-organizing the sixth Ministerial Meeting and congratulates all participants and member countries on the success of the meeting.
A key outcome of the meeting was the adoption of the Dili Resolution, which articulates a shared vision for addressing the complex challenges faced by conflict- affected and fragile countries in today’s uncertain time, marked by shifting of geopolitical and geoeconomics dynamics. It emphasizes the unity of the g7+ member states and their renewed commitment to conflict prevention, reconciliation, and inclusive development.
Key elements of the Dili Resolution include:
- Endorsement of a framework for Peer Learning and Cooperation with a clear timeline and budgeting.
- A unified call for debt relief, including a special mechanism for fragile states.
- A call for accessible climate finance to support adaptation and mitigation efforts led by national governments.
- A renewed commitment to strengthen the g7+’s presence at the United Nations, including improved coordination among Permanent Representatives.
- The agreement to explore the possibility of convening a g7+ Heads of State and Government Summit during the United Nations General Assembly.
In line with the g7+ commitment to inclusive leadership and shared responsibility, the leadership transition was confirmed: Sierra Leone will complete its term as Chair of the group on December 31, 2025, and the Solomon Islands will assume the role for a two-year term starting January 1, 2026, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Liberia will serve as Deputy Chairs during the same period.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation and the g7+ Secretariat express the heartfelt gratitude to H.E. Dr. José Ramos-Horta, President of the Republic, and H.E. Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, for the ongoing commitment as the Special Envoy and Eminent Person of g7+.
As the g7+ advances its mission, it remains united in shaping a global system that is inclusive, equitable, and effective in addressing the unique realities of its member states. END.
About the g7+:
Established in April 2010, the g7+ is an intergovernmental organization composed of 20 countries united by a vision of peace, stability, and development both in their nations and globally. The g7+ member states include Afghanistan, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Liberia, Papua New Guinea, São Tomé and Príncipe, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Timor-Leste, Togo, and Yemen. The g7+ Secretariat is located in Dili, Timor-Leste, with a European Hub in Lisbon, Portugal, and a Representative Office in New York, USA.
About the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste:
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation is the government institution responsible for designing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating foreign policy and international cooperation, as defined and approved by the Council of Ministers. The ministry also oversees consular functions and promotes and defends the interests of Timorese citizens abroad.
For Further Information, please contact:
Helche Silvester
Media and Communication Manager, g7+ Secretariat.
Helche.silvester@g7plus.org
Tadeo Soares
National Director for Social Communication, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation.
timormurak2012@gmail.com