Queen Maxima attends G20 Summit in Rome

Today, Queen Maxima attended the first day of the G20 Summit in Rome, Italy. She first met with the President of Rwanda.

President Kagame meets with @unsgsa HM Queen Máxima of the Netherlands on the side-lines of the #G20RomeSummit. pic.twitter.com/Ssy0YH4CZR

— Presidency | Rwanda (@UrugwiroVillage) October 30, 2021

Afterward, Queen Maxima took part in a G20 Side Event about supporting MSMEs and Women-Led Businesses.

#G20RomeSummit, Regina Máxima @UNSGSA: La #digitalizzazione può aprire nuovi mercati. L’innovazione deve essere guidata dall’accesso a beni pubblici digitali e allo sviluppo delle competenze digitali. Le #PMI devono essere aiutate ad adattarsi allo sviluppo tecnologico pic.twitter.com/Te4xL6e9Eo

— Palazzo_Chigi (@Palazzo_Chigi) October 30, 2021

In her speech, Queen Maxima said: “We are united in our efforts to prevent poverty, inequality and strengthen sustainability. And it is the SMEs that can help us most in this endeavor. But are we doing enough to support them? Do we consider women-specific needs? Do we provide them with the right tools that enable them to increase their productivity and build back stronger? Not only for their sake but for the sake of us all. I could say that more could be done. While we know that SMEs are diverse and should not be treated just as one group, I would like to point out three areas of action that apply to all.”

In the evening, Queen Maxima attended a dinner hosted by the President of Italy for G20 Leaders.

©Paolo Giandotti/Quirinal Press Office

Queen Maxima wore a new jumpsuit by Costarellos and her Dinh Van bracelet.

In the evening, Queen Maxima wore her custom Natan dress and her Gianvito Rossi pumps.