The French capital, Paris, is set to host the G7 foreign ministers' meeting from November 9 to 10, with Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty in attendance. The meeting, led by French Europe and Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, will bring together G7 member countries and invited partner nations, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, South Korea, and Ukraine. The agenda includes discussions on key issues such as security, energy supplies, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
This meeting is part of a series of events organized by the French presidency of the G7 throughout 2026. Previous meetings have included an informal gathering of foreign ministers in Munich in February, a formal meeting in March, a G7 leaders' summit in June, and another informal meeting in New York in September. The French presidency aims to focus on achieving tangible results and implementing initiatives launched during the year.
The meeting will focus on three main files, including supporting Ukraine's reconstruction efforts, combating drug trafficking, and improving the efficiency of humanitarian logistics. On the sidelines of the meeting, Paris will host a conference on November 9 dedicated to supporting Ukraine's reconstruction, in collaboration with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Ukrainian authorities.
The agenda includes four working sessions, two on each day, starting with a closed-door working lunch for G7 member countries to discuss top international challenges, including Ukraine, the Middle East, and the Indian and Pacific regions. The second session will focus on artificial intelligence, with Egypt and other partner countries participating, to coordinate positions and exchange analyses on the rapid development of advanced AI capabilities and associated security risks.
The third session, dedicated to stability in the Middle East, will be particularly important given the participation of Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Discussions will center on securing energy supplies, diversifying sources, and opening strategic sea routes, including the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab-el-Mandeb. The final session will focus on supporting Ukraine, with the participation of Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha.
On the sidelines of the meeting, there will be an encounter with high school students who participated in a simulated negotiation exercise, similar to the G7 summit, organized by the Andalous Committee. The French presidency aims to enhance coordination between G7 countries and their partners in addressing global crises and challenges.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the French presidency will issue a closing statement, and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot will hold a press conference to review the main outcomes of the discussions. This meeting marks the final event in France's presidency of the G7 for 2026, before the presidency is transferred to the United States at the beginning of next year.
Key points
- Egypt's participation in the G7 foreign ministers' meeting highlights its growing role in international diplomacy and cooperation on pressing global issues.
