Newspaper column 21 January - G7 News!

This week I thought I would step away from the COVID-19 situation to focus on some positive news that will put Cornwall on the international stage later this year.

On Saturday the Prime Minister confirmed that Cornwall, specifically Carbis Bay, will be the location of the G7 Summit, which is being held in June. While The conference itself is being held at Carbis Bay, the international media will be based at Falmouth, which will be a real opportunity for the town to shine.

The G7 is a unique international forum, bringing the world’s leading developed, democratic nations together to respond to the latest global challenges.

In past years the G7 has taken action to strengthen the global economy, save 27 million lives from Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria and supported the education of millions of children in the poorest countries. In 2016 its members led the way in helping secure the historic Paris Climate Agreement to limit global emissions.

As well as the annual gathering of leaders, G7 ministers meet to discuss shared challenges in areas such as global economics, health, technology foreign policy and national security.

The G7 is unique from other international organisations. Its seven members (The UK, USA, Canada, Japan, Germany, France and Italy) are all bound by shared values as open, democratic and outward-looking societies.

Unlike other international organisations, the G7 is small and informal. When G7 members meet, their leaders can be open and honest with each other, creating effective responses to global issues as they happen.

As the presidency holder for 2021’s Summit, the UK will direct the agenda, choosing to focus on issues that matter and will help the UK and the world build back better from coronavirus.

The Presidency is a unique opportunity for the UK to lead the international recovery effort from the COVID-19 crisis. We will create an agenda for the Presidency that tackles the biggest issues facing the world, building a global coalition that delivers economic opportunities and growth, while also protecting our planet.

Having the Presidency of the G7 for 2021 is a unique opportunity for the UK to lead the international recovery effort from the COVID-19 crisis, and it is excellent news to see the Prime Minister announce that Cornwall will be hosting this pivotal event on  the world stage.

I am pleased to see the Prime Minister putting Cornwall at the heart of the Government’s levelling up agenda by choosing our county to host this global event.

From our verdant vistas and rugged coastlines, to our world class hospitality offer, unique culture and heritage, along with our cutting edge creative sector, I look forward to seeing Cornwall shine on the world stage at this important time in our history.

This will be a real boost to Cornwall  -  Visit Cornwall estimates a total economic impact of the Summit for the County of £50m, including both the immediate benefits of the Summit and related events, and projected tourism growth over the next five years, as we look to head out of the pandemic towards a brighter future.

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