Representatives from the United States, Australia, Austria, Canada, Germany, Israel, and the United Kingdom convened in Big Sky, Montana to address issues related to hostage-taking and unjust detention. In a joint statement released by these nations' representatives, they expressed their collective commitment to ending these practices.
The statement emphasized that such acts are "a flagrant affront to human rights," highlighting their detrimental impact on lives and communities while posing threats to global security and trade. The participating countries reaffirmed their dedication to cooperating against these challenges in order to support human dignity and uphold the rule of law.
"We will spare no effort, in accordance with international law, to bring home hostages and unjustly or arbitrarily detained individuals and to deter such future acts," the statement declared. The representatives called for "the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages."
This meeting underscores the ongoing international efforts to address hostage situations and unjust detentions worldwide.