G7 Foreign Ministers Convene in Paris Amid Middle East, Ukraine Tensions
Top diplomats from G7 nations begin discussions in Paris today on global security and economic stability, with several key EU and bilateral dialogues slated for the coming days.
The conversation that mattered
The G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting commenced today in Paris, bringing together top diplomats from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is participating in his first overseas trip since recent US midterm elections.
Discussions are set to focus on ongoing support for Ukraine against Russia's invasion and efforts to stabilize the Middle East, which has seen conflict since US-Israel strikes targeting Iran in February. The meeting, originally planned for Marseille, was moved to the capital due to logistical reasons.
This gathering offers an early opportunity for Washington's allies to assess the Trump administration's foreign policy direction following the Democratic Party's control of Congress. The talks will continue through November 10.
Multilateral pulse
G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting. Top diplomats from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States began their meeting in Paris today, discussing support for Ukraine and Middle East stability.
What we'll be watching next 72h
- G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting continues in Paris, France (November 9-10, 2026).
- EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council meeting in Brussels, Belgium (November 9, 2026).
- China-Canada Economic and Financial Strategic Dialogue in Canada (November 9, 2026).
- EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council (Budget) meeting in Brussels, Belgium (November 10, 2026).
- Inaugural US-Portugal CEO Forum Plenary Meeting in Lisbon, Portugal (November 10, 2026).
- Paris Peace Forum in Paris, France (November 10-11, 2026).
- Russia-Ukraine negotiations under US mediation in Abu Dhabi (November 10-11, 2026).
Reporting + analyst voices: grounded via Google Search at publish time.