G7 Italy 2024

On January 1, 2024, Italy assumed, for the seventh time, the Presidency of the G7: the group that brings together Italy, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. The G7, in which the European Union also participates, is united by shared values and principles and plays an invaluable role in defending freedom and democracy and addressing global challenges. The Italian Presidency will last until December 31, 2024, and will feature a dense program of technical meetings and institutional events throughout the country. The main event, the Leaders’ Summit, was held on June 13-15 in Apulia. A key focus of the Italian Presidency will be the defence of the rules-based international system. Russia’s war of aggression on Ukraine has undermined its principles and triggered growing instability, with multiple crises unfolding worldwide. The G7 will give equal importance to the conflict in the Middle East, with its consequences for the global agenda. The relationship between developing nations and emerging economies will be central. Engaging with Africa will be a key priority. We will work to build a cooperation model based on mutually beneficial partnerships, away from paternalistic or predatory logic. Particular attention will also be paid to the Indo-Pacific region. Italy will ensure great attention to migration and some of the greatest challenges of our time, including the climate-energy nexus and food security. The G7 has the responsibility and duty to identify innovative solutions with its global partners. Artificial intelligence will also be featured in the Italian program. This technology can generate great opportunities and enormous risks, affecting geopolitical balances. It is necessary to develop governance mechanisms and ensure that AI remains human-centered and human-controlled, giving concrete applications to the concept of algorethics. Source: G7 Italy Homepage