The G7 Foreign Ministers, representing Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union convened at the Munich Security Conference under Canada's 2025 Presidency. The ministers focused on key global issues, particularly Russia's ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
During their discussions, they emphasized their collective commitment to a lasting peace in Ukraine and highlighted the necessity for strong security measures to prevent future conflicts. They engaged with Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs, reaffirming support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The G7 expressed readiness to impose further sanctions on Russia should it fail to engage in sincere peace negotiations. They discussed China's dual-use assistance to Russia and military support from DPRK and Iran, condemning such actions.
In addressing Middle Eastern affairs, they reiterated their commitment to regional peace. They stressed support for an Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire agreement and efforts led by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States toward a permanent truce. The ministers condemned Hamas while affirming Israel's right to self-defense under international law.
They also welcomed outcomes from the International Conference on Syria held in France on February 13th and acknowledged Lebanon's political progress with recent elections. Their discussions included Iran’s destabilizing activities across various regions.
The Indo-Pacific region was another focus area where they opposed unilateral changes through force and criticized China's militarization efforts in the South China Sea. Concerns over DPRK’s nuclear ambitions were also addressed with calls for denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
Finally, attention was given to other global conflicts including those in Congo, Sudan, Haiti, and Venezuela. The G7 Foreign Ministers plan to reconvene in Charlevoix, Quebec from March 12-14.