Niagara, Canada — G7 foreign ministers, joined by the EU High Representative, concluded two days of talks in Niagara under Canada’s G7 presidency, issuing a wide-ranging joint statement addressing global security, economic resilience, and geopolitical flashpoints. Ministers from Brazil, India, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, and Ukraine also participated in selected discussions.
Support for Ukraine and Pressure on Russia
The G7 reaffirmed “unwavering support” for Ukraine’s sovereignty, calling for an immediate ceasefire and stating that the current line of contact should form the basis for negotiations. They pledged to increase economic pressure on Russia and consider actions against states and entities financing its war.
The statement condemned military assistance to Russia from North Korea, Iran, and the provision of weapons and dual-use items by China. G7 members also signaled openness to further leverage immobilized Russian sovereign assets to support Ukraine.
Middle East: Backing Trump’s Gaza Plan
The ministers expressed strong support for President Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, welcomed the ceasefire and hostage releases, and urged improved humanitarian access. They called for a diplomatic path toward lasting coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians and for Iran to comply with nuclear obligations, resume cooperation with the IAEA, and engage in direct talks with the United States.
Indo-Pacific: Rising Concerns Over China and DPRK
The G7 reiterated opposition to unilateral changes to the status quo in the East and South China Seas, condemning “dangerous maneuvers” and coercion. They emphasized the binding nature of the 2016 arbitration ruling on the South China Sea and underlined the importance of stability across the Taiwan Strait.
Ministers voiced concern over China’s rapid military and nuclear buildup, and strongly condemned North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs, including its cryptocurrency thefts.
Haiti, Sudan, and Eastern DRC
On Haiti, the G7 called for contributions to implement UN Security Council Resolution 2793 and urged Haitian authorities to advance plans for free and fair elections.
Regarding Sudan, they condemned ethnically targeted attacks by the Rapid Support Forces and called for an immediate, permanent ceasefire. The G7 also decried worsening violence in eastern DRC and urged all parties to accelerate peace processes and humanitarian access.
Migration, Maritime Security, and Global Economic Resilience
The ministers highlighted the security and economic implications of global displacement and pledged further discussion at a future meeting.
Reaffirming a shared commitment to maritime safety, they vowed to counter sanctions-evading shadow fleets, illegal fishing, arms smuggling, and threats to undersea infrastructure.
On economic security, the G7 pledged to strengthen partnerships on critical minerals, address market distortions and overcapacity, and enhance supply-chain resilience. They welcomed recent U.S.–China discussions aimed at reducing trade frictions in critical mineral markets.
