The G7 Foreign Ministers, representing Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union's High Representative, have issued a statement following their meeting in Charlevoix. The focus was on various international issues including Ukraine's security and prosperity.
The ministers reaffirmed support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and independence. They commended efforts towards a ceasefire, notably the recent U.S.-Ukraine meeting in Saudi Arabia. The group urged Russia to agree to a ceasefire and warned of potential further sanctions if not complied with. The statement emphasized confidence-building measures such as releasing prisoners of war and returning Ukrainian children.
On Middle Eastern stability, they called for hostages held by Hamas to be released and supported humanitarian aid into Gaza. They condemned Hamas for its attacks in 2023 and reiterated that it should have no future role in Gaza.
In Syria and Lebanon, G7 members stressed sovereignty and condemned terrorism. They welcomed Syria's cooperation with the OPCW on chemical weapons but criticized Iran as a regional destabilizer.
The Indo-Pacific region was another concern; G7 ministers expressed worries about China's military activities and urged peaceful dispute resolutions. They also addressed North Korea's nuclear ambitions and cyber activities.
In Haiti and Venezuela, they denounced violence by gangs in Haiti and called for democracy restoration in Venezuela. Support for Haitian police was highlighted along with concerns over Venezuelan threats to Guyana’s sovereignty.
Lastly, the ministers condemned ongoing conflicts in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), urging peace negotiations facilitated by regional organizations.
The G7 also discussed strengthening sanctions enforcement through working groups focused on hybrid warfare.