43rd G7 summit

The participation of Angela Merkel and Theresa May made it the first time two G7 female leaders were principals in the G7 summit.

The G7 leaders emphasized common endeavours: to end the Syrian crisis, to fulfill the UN mission in Libya and reducing the presence of ISIS, ISIL and Da'esh in Syria and Iraq.

North Korea was urged to comply with UN resolutions, Russian responsibility was stressed for the war in Ukraine.

Supporting economic activity and ensuring price stability was demanded while inequalities in trade and gender were called to be challenged.

It was agreed to help countries in creating conditions that address the drivers of migration: ending hunger, increasing competitiveness and advancing global health security.

Paolo Gentiloni chaired the 43rd G7 summit.
Official photo of the dinner with the President of Italy
G7 leaders after signing the statement on the fight against terrorism and violent extremism on 27 May 2017. The document was signed just a few days after the Manchester Arena bombing
Working session on 26 May 2017