The 52nd G7 Summit in France concluded on Wednesday with leaders issuing a shared position on geopolitical issues in Ukraine, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific.
The Heads of State reiterated their unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, and solidarity with the Ukrainian population.
Commending Ukraine for its progress on the battlefield in recent months, the G7 agreed to increase the delivery of air defence capacities, additional systems and interceptors, and long-range capabilities
The alliance promised to boost Ukraine’s energy resilience, extend licenses to allow for an increase in its military production, and intensify the pressure on the Russian war economy.
On the Middle East situation, the G7 expressed pleasure with the news of a deal between the United States and Iran, praising the efforts of President Donald Trump and mediating countries.
The leaders say the pact provides an historic opportunity to prevent Iran from acquiring any nuclear weapons and tackling the threats related to its regional and ballistic activities.
The G7 insists the right of transit without restrictions or tolls is the bedrock of international trade, adding that the France-UK-led defensive initiative can help restore normalcy in the Hormuz Strait.
The bloc believes a robust and comprehensive diplomatic follow-on agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding, brokered by Pakistan, can bring peace and security for all in the region.
“We underline the need for negotiation to this end to address the threats posed by Iran,” the joint statement reads. “We reaffirm that Iran will never obtain a nuclear weapon.”
The G7 called for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon, declaring support for the leadership’s efforts to
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