2003 G8 summit Évian-les-Bains, Haute-Savoie

The 29th G8 summit took place in Évian-les-Bains, Haute-Savoie, hosted by France under the leadership of Jacques Chirac. This summit was part of the ongoing process among major industrial democracies to align policies on various global issues, including the economy, trade, energy, development, security, and international crisis management. A notable aspect of this summit was the unofficial formation of the G8+5, which included the traditional G8 members along with China, India, Brazil, and Mexico, marking their first participation in this forum. Additionally, South Africa was included in this expanded group. The summit also welcomed several other nations for the first time, such as Egypt, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and Switzerland, reflecting a broader engagement with emerging economies and regions.