16/06/2026 (Agence Europe) – On Tuesday 16 June in Évian (France), the Heads of State or Government of the countries of the ‘Group of Seven’ and the European Union reaffirmed their commitment to more effective development financing and mutually beneficial partnerships with partner countries. They called for a reform of the international development architecture, greater mobilisation of private capital and more effective handling of debt-related vulnerabilities. The ‘G7’ intends in particular to support investment in infrastructure, economic resilience and essential sectors, such as health and education. In a joint statement, the leaders also stressed the importance of reliable value chains for critical minerals, based on transparency, high standards and local value creation. See the ‘G7’ statement: https://aeur.eu/f/mdk (BD)