G7 foreign minister's meeting - meeting of the minister with Luke Lindberg, World Food Programme (WFP) executive director

The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, met with Luke Lindberg, United Nations World Food Programme Executive Director, on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Paris on 9 November 2026. Mr Lindberg also participated in the discussions of the G7 Ministers on international crises and challenges.

The Minister congratulated Mr Lindberg on his appointment and assured him of France’s constant support for the WFP, the indispensable role of which he saluted in the context of increasing numbers of food crises, including in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Gaza. Both commended the robust partnership between France and the WFP, including within the School Meals Coalition.

They discussed the WFP’s contribution to the work of the French G7 Presidency on humanitarian logistics, aimed at reducing the costs of delivering aid to reach more people, as well as its role in the reforms under the UN80 Initiative, including the UN integrated logistical platform.  The Minister and Mr Lindberg also discussed the impact of disruption to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, off Ukraine and in the Black Sea on the WFP’s operations.

The Minister welcomed the efforts of French companies alongside the WFP, including the CMA CGM Foundation and Nutriset, and encouraged the WFP to make partnerships with the private sector an additional tool to support populations in need.

The Minister and Mr Lindberg agreed to continue their close cooperation ahead of France’s return to the WFP Executive Board on 1 January 2027.