The g7+

19/10/2026

The HIKMA delegation continued its study visit by exploring important lessons from TL on strengthening public finance management and the sustainable management of natural resources wealth.

17/10/2026

16/10/2026

On October 16, 2026, the Chief Operating Officer of the g7+, Dr. Felix Piedade, delivered a presentation entitled “The Importance of National Unity: Lessons Learnt from g7+ Member Countries” to 86 young participants at the RYLA-TL Conference 2026 in Dili, Timor-Leste. He highlighted the g7+’s mission to promote peace, resilience, and sustainable development in conflict-affected and fragile countries, emphasizing the importance of national unity, inclusive dialogue, and collective responsibility in preventing conflict, maintaining stability, and building lasting peace.

The presentation generated strong interest among the participants, who actively engaged in the discussion and raised questions about the g7+’s role in sharing lessons learnt from member countries and contributing to conflict prevention. They also expressed appreciation for the opportunity to learn from other countries’ experiences and explored how these valuable lessons could be adapted to the Timorese context to strengthen national unity and promote lasting peace.

In his concluding remarks, Dr. Piedade encouraged the young participants to uphold national unity, respect diversity, and embrace inclusivity as essential pillars of peace and stability. He also urged them to develop their potential, strengthen their leadership skills, and actively contribute to their communities and the nation, emphasizing the importance of preparing young people to become responsible leaders and agents of peace in Timor-Leste.

14/10/2026

The g7+ convened its High-Level Summit on the margins of the 81st Session of UNGA, under the theme "Charting Concrete Mechanism for Stability, Self-Reliance, and Resilience"

12/10/2026

The g7+ participated in the opening of the General Debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

09/10/2026

8 October 2026 | g7+ Secretary-General Attends CPLP 30th Anniversary Colloquium

The g7+ Secretary-General, Dr. Helder da Costa, attended the colloquium “CPLP 30 Years – A Community of Language and Future”, organised by Portugal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Lisbon to mark the 30th anniversary of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP).

The event brought together senior officials, diplomats and experts to reflect on three decades of cooperation, the international role of the Portuguese language and the CPLP’s future. Speakers included the Presidents of Portugal and the CPLP Executive Secretary, as well as Timor-Leste’s Foreign Minister, H.E. Bendito dos Santos Freitas.

The occasion highlighted Timor-Leste’s Presidency pro tempore of the CPLP for 2026–2027. For the g7+, an Associated Observer since July 2021, it also provided an opportunity to strengthen cooperation on peacebuilding, conflict prevention, sustainable development and South-South cooperation, particularly among countries belonging to both organisations.

09/10/2026

8 October 2026 | g7+ Secretary-General Attends 7th Lisbon Conference

The g7+ Secretary-General, Dr. Helder da Costa, attended the opening day of the 7th Lisbon Conference, organised by Clube de Lisboa under the theme “A World in Uncertainty: Reshaping the Global Order”, in Lisbon, Portugal, on 8 October.

The opening featured remarks by Portuguese President H.E. António José Seguro and a keynote address by UN Under-Secretary-General and UNOPS Executive Director Jorge Moreira da Silva. Discussions focused on geopolitical rivalries, ongoing conflicts, multilateralism, international institutional reform, development financing, climate change and emerging technologies.

The Secretary-General also attended a panel on “Rivalries and Alliances in a Reconfiguring International Order,” which examined shifting global power dynamics, evolving partnerships and the challenges facing Europe and the wider international community.

For the g7+, the discussions underscored the importance of ensuring that the perspectives of countries affected by conflict and fragility are reflected in global governance and multilateral reform, particularly amid rising instability and declining international development assistance.

03/10/2026

On Friday, 2 October 2026, the g7+ Secretariat welcomed 15 young people from IGNISIA, a youth organization in Timor-Leste, for a study tour to learn about the g7+, its mission, and its work in promoting peacebuilding and resilience.

Dr. Felix Piedade, Chief Operating Officer of the g7+, introduced the organization’s mission and highlighted its role in supporting peacebuilding in Timor-Leste. He encouraged young people to become peace agents in their communities by promoting peace, contributing positively to society, and realizing their potential.

The participants also toured the g7+ Secretariat, meeting staff and learning about the roles of different departments. The visit featured an engaging exchange on conflict, fragility, peacebuilding, and development, including the connections between global challenges and local communities.

The g7+ Secretariat appreciates the participants’ enthusiasm and thoughtful contributions, reaffirming the importance of empowering young people as future peacebuilders, leaders, and changemakers for a peaceful, resilient, inclusive future.

02/10/2026

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01/10/2026

The g7+ Secretariat bid a warm farewell to three interns who successfully completed their internships, marking the end of a meaningful chapter and the beginning of new journeys ahead.

Gloriana Pereira and Adilson Pinto completed three-month internships as local interns, while Marie Siefret joined the Secretariat as an international intern from Austria for two months.

Throughout their time with the g7+ Secretariat, they embraced opportunities to learn, contribute, and gain valuable professional experience.

During the farewell ceremony, Dr. Felix Piedade, Chief Operations Officer of the g7+, encouraged the interns to carry their experience forward, become ambassadors of the g7+ within their communities, and continue promoting the values of peace, dialogue, solidarity, and national stability.

The ceremony concluded with the presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to the interns in recognition of their dedication, efforts, and contributions.

As they move forward, the g7+ Secretariat wishes Gloriana, Adilson, and Marie every success in their future endeavors. May their experience with the g7+ inspire them to keep learning, keep contributing, and keep building a more peaceful and resilient world.