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 of the g7+ secretariat, the summit showcased the collective efforts of fragile and conflict-affected states to foster stability and resilience.
H.E. Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, Prime Minister of Timor-Leste (co-host of the summit) and Eminent Person of the g7+, commended the progress made by member countries and highlighted the critical role they play on the global stage, citing examples like Sierra Leone’s non-permanent membership at the UN Security Council and Somalia’s upcoming term. He emphasized the importance of g7+ countries sharing their perspectives and lessons on cooperation in peace and stability. Expressing regret over setbacks in some member countries, he called for unity and mutual support among g7+ members to achieve peace and stability. Prime Minister Gusmão also extended an invitation to the g7+ Ministers of Foreign Affairs to attend the g7+ Ministerial Meeting in Dili, Timor-Leste, in 2025.
“The g7+ is unique platform as its members are bound by the spirit of solidarity”- H.E. Mr. Carlos Manuel Vila Nova, President of São Tome e Principe
“The impacts of conflicts and climate change undermine the country’s efforts to achieve sustainable development goals”- H.E. Guylain Nyembo Mbwizya, Deputy Prime Minister of Democratic Republic of Congo
Delegations from other g7+ member countries reaffirmed their commitment to the mission of the g7+, emphasizing the need to strengthen the platform for sharing valuable lessons and advocating collectively for more effective and impactful policies. They stressed the importance of promoting inclusive multilateralism and called for a more equitable decision-making process within the United Nations and international financial institutions, ensuring that the voices of fragile and conflict-affected states are heard and respected in global forums.
The summit concluded with the adoption of an outcome document, which included agreement on a joint open letter on climate action and financing. END