World leaders wrapped up the 52nd G7 Summit in France on Wednesday with a unified stance on global security crises. Their joint statement addressed urgent challenges spanning Ukraine, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific tensions.
Ukraine dominated discussions at the summit. Leaders pledged unwavering backing for Kyiv's defense of its sovereignty and territory against Russian aggression.
The G7 commended Ukrainian forces for battlefield gains in recent months. They committed to ramping up air defense systems, interceptors, and long-range weapons deliveries to strengthen Kyiv's military capacity.
Energy infrastructure came into focus as well. Leaders agreed to bolster Ukraine's power grid resilience and extend licenses permitting increased domestic military production.
Sanctions on Russia's war economy will intensify, according to the statement. The alliance plans to tighten economic pressure on Moscow across multiple fronts.
On the Iran nuclear question, the leaders welcomed the recent US-Iran agreement brokered by mediating nations. They credited President Donald Trump's diplomatic push for securing the deal.
The pact represents a historic breakthrough, the G7 argued in their statement. It prevents Tehran from developing nuclear weapons while addressing its ballistic and regional threats.
Freedom of navigation remains critical for global commerce, leaders insisted. A France-UK defensive initiative can help restore stability in the Hormuz Strait, they noted.
A comprehensive diplomatic agreement following the Pakistan-brokered Memorandum of Understanding could deliver lasting regional peace. "We underline the need for negotiation to address the threats posed by Iran," their joint statement read.
They added bluntly: "We reaffirm that Iran will never obtain a nuclear weapon."
Lebanon's crisis received urgent attention from the G7 leadership. They demanded an immediate ceasefire and backed efforts to disarm Hezbollah while protecting Lebanese sovereignty.
Violence in the West Bank must stop immediately, leaders declared. They committed to accelerating humanitarian aid and reconstruction work in Gaza alongside security measures.
China's military assertiveness drew sharp criticism from the bloc. The G7 opposes unilateral actions threatening the status quo in the East and South China Seas and Taiwan Strait.
Dialogue remains the only path forward in Asia, they stressed. North Korea's complete denuclearization is non-negotiable for the alliance.
Pyongyang's cryptocurrency thefts and cyber operations pose growing threats. Leaders vowed collective action against these criminal activities.
Attendees included President Emmanuel Macron of France, host of the summit, alongside President Trump, Canadian PM Mark Carney, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi, British PM Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Invited guests featured President Modi of India, Brazil's Luiz Lula da Silva, Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky, South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Leaders from Kenya, the UAE, Qatar, and senior EU officials also participated in discussions.
