Syria invited to G7 summit in France as guest country
Syria has been invited as a guest country to attend the G7 summit in France next month, marking its first participation in the forum since its establishment in 1975.
President Ahmad al-Sharaa is expected to represent the country at the June 15–17 meeting in Evian-les-Bains, southeastern France. The invitation was delivered in person to Syrian Finance Minister Yisr Barnieh.
Syria’s presence at the summit is likely to center on its potential role as a strategic logistics and supply chain hub, particularly in the context of disruptions following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Maritime traffic through the strait has been severely affected since the outbreak of war between Iran and its adversaries in late February, causing broader economic instability.
