G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting Relocated to Paris Due to Logistical and Operational Reasons
The G7 foreign ministers' meeting, originally scheduled for November 9-10, 2026, in Marseille, has been abruptly relocated to Paris. The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs cited "logistical and operational reasons" for the change. This decision was communicated to delegations and accredited journalists on Wednesday evening. The ministry explained that the dense schedule, which includes both the G7 summit and the Paris Peace Forum, requires a significant concentration of personnel, material resources, security measures, and logistical support. Moving the meeting to Paris is intended to ensure the proper conduct of both events and guarantee the personal presence of French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, who holds the current G7 presidency and is required to participate in both gatherings. The meeting will include the seven permanent G7 members—Germany, Canada, the United States, France, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom—along with foreign ministers from six partner countries: Saudi Arabia, ...