Zenbird Editorial TeamAs the G7 Hiroshima Summit approached, civil society organizations worldwide convened under the Civil 7 (C7) umbrella, holding their summit at Tokyo’s Prince Hotel on 13 and 14 April.
This gathering saw over 700 representatives from 72 countries converge to exchange ideas on policy proposals from specialized working groups and deliver messages to G7 leaders.
On day one, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Yamada, representing Japan as G7 Hiroshima Summit chair, accepted the “C7 Communiqué” from the C7 Steering Committee. Yamada embraced the communiqué, noting its diverse and comprehensive insights for the G7.
In a subsequent dialogue with G7 government officials, Kazuhiko Nakamura, Counsellor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Economic Affairs Bureau and sub-sherpa, discussed G7 chairmanship’s priorities and each working group’s objectives. Nakamura emphasized the G7’s commitment to tackling global challenges, such as climate change and food security, with concrete actions.
On April 14th, discussions resumed, covering sector-specific issues and cross-cutting concerns like global food system transformation. Atsushi Mimura, Director-General of the International Bureau of the Ministry of Finance, joined a spirited dialogue on topics like developing countries’ debt and international taxation.
In closing, Italy’s civil society representative, the upcoming G7 chair, urged continued collaboration for a sustainable, inclusive world.
Interested readers may access the full C7 Communiqué here (in English).
