TIGHT SECURITY
The G7 summit will be one of the first major international gatherings since the United States and its ally Israel began a war against Iran in late February, upending the Middle East and widening transatlantic tensions.
The G7 brings together the heads of government of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the US, along with invited leaders from several other countries.
Nearly 16,000 French police, gendarmes, troops, firefighters and border guards will be deployed, using boats, motorcycles and drones, alongside mounted police and dog-handling units, France’s Haute-Savoie regional prefecture said.
Most of the leaders will be arriving at Geneva Airport, before making the journey to Evian.
Switzerland has approved the deployment of 2,000-5,000 military personnel to “support” the cantonal police.
Around 4,000 Swiss troops will be on duty on land, on Lake Geneva and in the air, coordinating with the French military.