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1. We, the G7 Ministers responsible for Development, met in Pescara, together with some of our key partners, to commit to and call for an ambitious global response to the development challenges and multiple crises that are holding back progress towards implementing the 2030 Agenda and achieving its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Too many people, particularly in low-income countries (LICs), are suffering from the impacts of conflict, economic decline and poverty, food insecurity and malnutrition, lack of access to quality, affordable health services, access to water, sanitation and hygiene, the global education crisis, climate change, environmental degradation and pollution, biodiversity loss, scarce water resources, energy insecurity, digital divides, gender inequalities and discrimination. 2. We condemn in the strongest possible terms Russia’s illegal, unjustifiable and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine, which has caused devastating impacts for the Ukrainian people, including for women and girls, and mass displacement and severe humanitarian need. We underscore the significant disruptions of the Ukrainian health system. We are committed to supporting the government of Ukraine in their continued effort to protect the health of the Ukrainian people. In addition to humanitarian assistance, we particularly recognize the importance of development, recovery and reconstruction assistance to Ukraine’s macro-financial stability, critical infrastructure, economic growth and social resilience, including in view of the country’s accession path to the EU. We look forward to the next Ukraine Recovery Conference, to be hosted in Rome on 10 and 11 July 2025. 3. A year after Hamas’ attacks on 7 October 2023, we condemn once again in the strongest possible terms such unjustified acts of deliberate violence, including the horrifying reports of sexual violence, and stand with the families of the victims and the hostages taken by Hamas. We also reiterate our call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the unconditional release of all hostages, a significant and sustained increase in the flow of humanitarian assistance, and an end to the conflict. The situation in Gaza is catastrophic, and tens of thousands of innocent lives have been lost. We reiterate the absolute need for the civilian population to be protected and that there must be full, rapid, safe, and unhindered humanitarian access, as a matter of absolute priority. We express concern at the unprecedented level of food insecurity affecting most of the population in the Gaza Strip. International humanitarian law must be respected. Securing full, rapid, safe, and unhindered humanitarian access in all its forms and through all relevant crossing points remains an absolute priority. We urge all parties to allow the unimpeded delivery of aid and ensure protection of humanitarian workers by properly implementing de-confliction measures. We agree it is critical that UNRWA and other UN organizations and agencies’ distribution networks be fully able to deliver aid to those who need it most, fulfilling their mandate effectively. 4. We are also deeply concerned about the situation in Lebanon. We recall the need for a cessation of hostilities as soon as possible to create space for a diplomatic solution along the Blue Line, consistent with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701. This is a necessary path to durably de-escalate tensions, stabilize the Israel-Lebanon border, fully restore the sovereignty, territorial integrity and stability of Lebanon, and return displaced citizens to their homes with safety and security on both sides. We urge all actors to protect civilian populations. We are committed to providing humanitarian assistance to address the urgent needs of civilians in Lebanon. We also express our deep condolences to the families of the civilian victims in Israel, Gaza and Lebanon. We underscore the importance of the United Nations in resolving armed conflict and mitigating the humanitarian impact in the Middle East. In this regard, we acknowledge the role of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) to restore peace and security. We are committed to reinforce our support to the mission, pursuant to applicable UN resolutions. We express grave concern with attacks against UNIFIL and urge all parties to respect international humanitarian law and guarantee the safety and security of UNIFIL. 5. We remain seriously concerned also about armed conflicts still affecting many other countries, such as Sudan. Obstruction of humanitarian access by the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces is resulting in the starvation of the Sudanese people. We urge both parties to agree and implement a lasting ceasefire without preconditions and to establish safe and stable humanitarian cross border and cross line access channels, including from multiple points of entry to the most devastated areas of Sudan. We urge all parties to ensure the safety of all civilians, including humanitarian personnel, and protect civilian infrastructure and healthcare facilities, in particular. 6. Building on past achievements and existing initiatives by G7, and on our commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Addis Ababa Action Agenda and the three conventions of the Rio Earth Summit, the Paris Agreement and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, we will redouble our efforts for concrete and coordinated actions to accelerate progress across all SDGs, end poverty in all its forms, and address the consequences of the multiple crises. There can be no sustainable development without peace and no peace without sustainable development, and we reaffirm our strong commitment to global solidarity, and just and inclusive societies which are free from fear and violence. In this regard, we particularly welcome the outcomes of the Summit of the Future. Building on these, we stress the urgency and importance of tangible results of the upcoming Conferences of the Parties of the Rio Conventions. We recognize the Fourth UN Conference on Financing for Development in 2025 as a crucial moment to forge global consensus around a modernized development finance architecture that will accelerate progress on the SDGs. 7. We reaffirm our efforts to promote gender equality, empowerment and human rights of women and girls, in all their diversity, and their crucial role in driving sustainable and inclusive development as a priority of our development cooperation and international partnerships. 8. We recognize that global challenges and emergencies, including those related to health, education, energy and food security, the triple crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, as well as natural and climate change-related disasters, demographic challenges, and geopolitical conflicts and wars, often leading to neglected humanitarian and socio-economic crises, disproportionately and negatively affect all women and girls. In this regard, we stress that women’s and girls’ empowerment is crucial, not only for the achievement of full gender equality, but also as a critical driver of peace and security as well as inclusive and sustainable economic growth. We also stress the importance of full, equal and meaningful participation of women in all aspects of decision-making, including in the political, public, economic and private spheres. We express our strong concern about the rollback of the rights of women, girls, and LGBTQIA+ people around the world in particular in time of crisis and we strongly condemn all violations and abuses of their human rights and fundamental freedoms. We will work with global partners to advance gender equality in multilateral fora. 9. In line with the Apulia G7 Leaders’ Communiqué, we affirm our collective commitment to enhance cooperation to address the drivers of irregular migration and forced displacement and seize the opportunities migration brings globally. In doing so we will work in partnership with countries of origin, transit and destination to support their sustainable development, resilience and stability. 10. To achieve these goals, we must work together. The G7 will continue to build strong, equal partnerships based on respect as the basis for development cooperation. We will listen to the needs of our partners, value and promote local leadership and expertise, and identify shared priorities in support of long-term sustainable development, including in cooperation with regions and municipalities that are central to the localization of SDGs and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. 11. We know that we urgently need to foster more effective multilateral cooperation, an enabling policy environment, better mobilization and management of domestic resources, a more coordinated and impactful use of existing cooperation resources from G7, and a greater involvement of private investors from G7 and other countries. In this regard, we reiterate our commitment to close cooperation with the G20 and its development initiatives under the Brazilian G20 Presidency including the promotion of Trilateral Cooperation. In support of accelerated progress in relevant UN and other international processes, we welcome the outcomes of the 2024 Hamburg Sustainability Conference as a stepping stone. 12. During the Italian G7 Presidency, we have focused our collaborative efforts on food security, nutrition and sustainable agriculture and food systems, as well as on sustainable investments and infrastructure. In addition, given the social effects of the multiple crises and the growing economic and social inequalities in many countries worldwide, we have addressed the resilience of health and education systems. Recognizing the specific sustainable development challenges in Africa, we devote special emphasis to equitable and sustainable partnerships with Africa, based on shared principles, local ownership, and result-based initiatives, and aligned with the African Union Agenda 2063 and the integrated African continental thematic plans.