G7 Foreign Ministers to Focus on Security, Reconstruction and Global Governance Reform

Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven are set to meet on March 26–27 for a two-day summit that will centre on international security, reconstruction efforts and reform of global governance systems, according to a French diplomatic source.

The meeting will begin with a session described as a foundational discussion on the “reform of world governance,” setting the tone for broader talks. Officials said the structure includes six working sessions, with the first three bringing together G7 members and invited partners, including Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Brazil, India and Ukraine. The final three sessions will be limited to G7 members.

On the first day, discussions will focus on governance reform, reconstruction and regional security. Ministers are expected to examine ways to improve peacekeeping efficiency and streamline humanitarian aid systems to reduce costs and increase effectiveness. Another major topic will be reconstruction efforts, including work on the protective arch at the site of the Chernobyl disaster, as the 40th anniversary approaches.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is expected to present a detailed cost assessment for restoring the structure, with estimates running into hundreds of millions of dollars. The same session will also address drug trafficking in the Middle East, particularly the spread of captagon, alongside efforts to promote regional economic integration.

The second day will shift attention to broader security challenges and sovereignty concerns. With the expected participation of Marco Rubio, ministers will discuss coordinated responses to transnational threats, including plans to establish a G7 task force aimed at combating narcotrafficking through a network of maritime ports. Upcoming initiatives such as a Caribbean security conference in Martinique and the fifth “No Money for Terror” conference on May 19 will also be reviewed.

The final sessions, reserved for G7 members, will tackle some of the most sensitive geopolitical issues. Talks on Ukraine will cover energy resilience, economic recovery and military support, alongside continued pressure on Russia. Another session will focus on Iran, addressing its nuclear and ballistic programmes, as well as maritime security and freedom of navigation.

The concluding session will examine global flashpoints, including developments in the Indo-Pacific, Sudan, Haiti, Gaza, Venezuela and Cuba. Diplomats said the format is designed to allow both structured discussions and more informal exchanges to encourage progress on complex issues.

While journalists will not have access to the working sessions, updates will be provided through press briefings and official channels. The meeting is expected to produce concrete steps, including enhanced coordination on peacekeeping and new measures to tackle international crime networks, as the G7 seeks to strengthen cooperation on pressing global challenges.