The first G7 Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting to be held in Capri
The meeting will take place in Capri from 17 to 19 April.
15/04/2024
The meeting scheduled to take place in Capri from 17 to 19 April 2024 is the first of the two G7 Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meetings to be hosted in Italy in 2024. As stated by Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, the goal is to strengthen the role of the G7 as the main forum for dialogue among leading liberal democracies and as a driver of stability to face major global crises.
The meeting’s agenda will thus focus on the main issues at the centre of the international debate, starting with the situation in the Middle East. The severe humanitarian crisis and the pursuit of a meaningful and effective political approach towards the ‘two peoples, two States’ solution will be among the topics under discussion. More generally, the meeting will explore a path towards a credible political solution to guarantee peace and security in the region.
The G7 Foreign Affairs Ministers will also address the tense situation in the Red Sea, focusing in particular on the safety of shipping and the impact of regional tensions on trade routes, especially to the Mediterranean.
The response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine will also remain central to the G7 agenda. The Italian Presidency intends to confirm the G7’s solid and all-round support for Kyiv, providing military, political and financial assistance in the pursuit of a just and lasting peace.
The stability of the Indo-Pacific region, a priority area for political balances and world trade, will also be discussed.
The Italian Presidency also intends to reinforce cooperation with Africa in a spirit of mutual respect. Building on the equal partnership with Africa, the Ministers will also address the development/migration nexus, with a view to tackling the root causes of illegal migration and promoting the continent’s sustainable growth.
The G7 Foreign Affairs Ministers will also discuss major global issues. These include food security, energy security, the fight against climate change, cyber security and Artificial Intelligence, the latter presenting great opportunities but also significant risks.