The 21st G7 Speakers' Meeting will be held in Japan from 7 to 10 September.
1. Outline of the meeting
The G7 Speakers' Meeting provides an opportunity for the presiding officers of the parliaments of the G7 countries and of the European Parliament to gather together to frankly discuss parliamentary responses to international issues and concerns over parliamentary systems in their countries, usually setting two agendas. The meeting is held annually by the host country of the G7 Summit. This will be the third time the meeting is held in Japan, following the 7th and 14th meetings in 2008 and 2016.
2. Program
Thursday, 7 September
Delegations arrive in Japan
Welcome reception hosted by Speaker Hosoda
Friday, 8 September
G7 Speakers' Meeting
First session: Russia's aggression against Ukraine and the international order
Second session: Energy security and international cooperation
Dinner hosted by Speaker Hosoda
Saturday, 9 September
Tour of Kyoto
Dinner hosted by Speaker Hosoda
Sunday, 10 September
Delegations depart from Japan
3. Prospective participants
Japan | Mr. Hiroyuki Hosoda, Speaker of the House of Representatives |
Canada | The Honourable Anthony Rota, M.P., Speaker of the House of Commons |
France | H.E. Ms. Yaël Braun-Pivet, President of the National Assembly |
Germany | H.E. Ms. Bärbel Bas, President of the German Bundestag |
Italy | Hon. Lorenzo Fontana, President of the Chamber of Deputies |
UK | Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons |
USA | The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of Representatives |
EP | H.E. Ms. Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament |
Ukraine | H.E. Dr. Ruslan Stefanchuk, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada |