Prime Minister meets German Chancellor at G7 Summit

The Prime Minister met with the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, and attended working sessions focused on artificial intelligence and international cooperation during the second day of the 2026 G7 Leaders' Summit in Évian, France. The engagements included discussions with outreach countries and international organisations, as well as a working luncheon with business leaders centred on AI. Following the summit activities, the Prime Minister departed for Geneva, Switzerland, en route to Ottawa, Canada, concluding the visit to France.

Schedule of Events

The itinerary for June 16, 2026, outlines key movements and engagements in Évian, Geneva, and the National Capital Region.

Time (Local)	Location	Activity
8:15 a.m.	Évian, France	Hold a brief media availability
9:00 a.m.	Évian, France	Meet with Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz
9:30 a.m.	Évian, France	Attend 2026 G7 Leaders' Summit working session with outreach countries and international organisations
12:30 p.m.	Évian, France	Attend 2026 G7 Leaders' Summit working luncheon with business leaders focused on artificial intelligence
3:30 p.m.	Évian, France	Depart for Geneva, Switzerland
4:00 p.m.	Geneva, Switzerland	Arrive in Geneva, Switzerland
4:15 p.m.	Geneva, Switzerland	Depart for Ottawa, Canada
6:45 p.m.	National Capital Region, Canada	Arrive in Ottawa, Canada

Media Access and Notes

Access for media representatives varied throughout the day. The morning media availability in Évian featured open coverage for accredited media. The meeting with Chancellor Merz included a pooled photo opportunity at the beginning. The working session and the working luncheon provided pooled photo opportunities and host broadcaster coverage. Departures from Évian and Geneva, as well as the arrival in Ottawa, were closed to media.

G7 leaders have indicated that a Memorandum of Understanding may be finalized this Sunday, signaling a potentially significant step in ongoing diplomatic engagements among the group's member nations.

G7 MOU Development

The indication from G7 leaders points to active negotiations and discussions that could culminate in a formal agreement by Sunday. A Memorandum of Understanding typically serves as a formal agreement outlining the terms and intentions between parties, representing a key milestone in multilateral diplomatic or economic cooperation.

Parameter:	Details
Event:	MOU Finalization
Indicated Timeline:	This Sunday
Parties Involved:	G7 Leaders

Key Takeaways

G7 leaders have publicly indicated the possibility of an MOU being finalized this Sunday.
The development reflects active diplomatic engagement at the G7 level.
Further details regarding the specific scope or subject matter of the MOU were not available in the provided information.

The announcement from G7 leaders underscores the significance of the ongoing discussions, with Sunday being highlighted as the target date for potential finalization of the agreement.