PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE<\/strong><\/p>\n

G7 Development Ministers\u2019 Meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Pescara \u2013 22-24 October 2024)<\/p>\n

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From Tuesday 22 to Thursday 24 October 2024<\/strong>, the G7 Development Ministers\u2019 Meeting<\/strong> will be held in Pescara, chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The meeting aims to strengthen international humanitarian coordination<\/strong> in the Middle East<\/strong>, particularly addressing the difficult situation in Lebanon and Gaza, and to consolidate a new strategic approach towards Africa<\/strong>, promoted by our country, based on equitable partnerships and shared economic growth<\/strong>. The Italian Presidency has chosen to focus the work in Pescara on three priority themes: food security and sustainable agri-food systems, sustainable infrastructure and investments, and global health.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In particular, the G7 Ministers and their guests will follow up on the commitments made by the Leaders in the Final Communiqu\u00e9 of Borgo Egnazia concerning the G7 Food Systems Initiative (AFSI),<\/strong> specifically regarding the connections between climate and agri-food systems, between finance and climate, and the crucial issue of child malnutrition<\/strong>. The Ministers will then focus on the topic of food assistance in the Middle East<\/strong> to identify shared solutions to the urgent humanitarian needs of the civilian population. Discussions will also cover access to water resources<\/strong> and new strategies for the sustainability of coffee value chains<\/strong>, with particular attention to African farmers. Regarding global infrastructure and investments<\/strong>, the G7 Ministers will address projects with high transformative potential<\/strong> and possible synergies with the Mattei Plan<\/strong> and the EU\u2019s Global Gateway. Common strategies<\/strong> will also be explored in the fields of education, health, and reducing inequalities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Advance accreditation for media representatives is mandatory<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Requests for accreditation<\/strong> must be submitted by 12:00 a.m. (local time) on Wednesday 16 October 2024 through the G7 Portal, by registering at the link <\/strong>https:\/\/www.g7-2024.it\/<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 (Ministerial Meeting of Development Ministers 22-24 October \u2013 Pescara \u2013 \u201cMedia\u201d section),<\/strong> uploading the specified documentation.<\/p>\n

Journalists and camera operators already accredited for previous G7 Ministerial meetings will require specific accreditation for the Development Ministers\u2019 Meeting.<\/p>\n

Information regarding the press centre, instructions for accreditation, key moments of the event, and visa application procedures can be found on the website https:\/\/www.g7italy.it<\/a>, by consulting the relevant Media Handbook<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Please note that it is necessary to apply for pool registration in advance <\/strong>by writing to accreditamentostampa@esteri.it<\/a>. Press and Pool badges could be collected<\/strong> in Pescara, at the Press Accreditation Centre, the location and opening hours of which will be communicated later (see Media Handbook).<\/u><\/p>\n

A selection of photos and videos<\/strong> produced by official operators, including the family photo, will be available in a gallery<\/strong> on the Italian G7 Presidency website<\/a> and the Farnesina website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Contacts<\/strong>
\nPress Accreditation Office<\/strong>
\nItalian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation \u2013 Rome
\nOffice: +39 063691.3432 \u2013 8573 \u2013 3078 \u2013 8210
\naccreditamentostampa@esteri.it<\/a><\/p>\n

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