Foreign ministers of the G7 countries issued a joint statement after meeting in Paris on Nov. 9 and 10, 2026. It covers the war in Ukraine, the Middle East, the Indo-Pacific, Africa, Haiti and several security and economic issues. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office published the text on Nov. 11.

The statement was issued by ministers from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States, along with the High Representative of the European Union. They met under the 2026 French G7 presidency.

On Ukraine, the ministers reiterated support for U.S.-led efforts to facilitate peace through direct and serious negotiations. They reaffirmed the importance of securing a full, comprehensive and reciprocal ceasefire. They described a reciprocal halt to attacks on all energy infrastructure and in the Black Sea as “an important first step” toward just and lasting peace. They also said negotiations on the future security of Europe must include the Europeans.

The ministers said they decided to step up financial and material support to help Ukraine get through the winter. They acknowledged the need to address Ukraine’s financing needs for 2027 and beyond in a coordinated way. They also discussed increasing pressure on Russia’s war economy, including through sanctions.

The statement says the ministers reiterated their determination to focus on ships flying false flags or stateless ships, and on enablers such as insurers, oil traders and intermediaries. The stated aim is to disrupt and deter shadow fleet vessels used to circumvent sanctions. The ministers also condemned military assistance to Russia from North Korea and Iran, and weapons, military training and dual-use components from China. They said they intend to continue taking action against these countries.

On Iran, the ministers said the country must never be allowed to develop or acquire a nuclear weapon. They strongly condemned Iran’s attacks against its neighbors. They also said the obstruction of transit through the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted international trade, energy security and the global economy. They said they oppose any tolls or fees on passage through the strait.

The ministers recognized the United Kingdom’s attribution of Iran’s involvement in an incident at RAF Fairford on Sept. 27. The statement does not describe the incident. They said they support diplomatic efforts toward a lasting settlement and, absent one, would keep coordinating to constrain the Iranian government economically and politically.

Elsewhere in the Middle East, the ministers stressed the need for all parties in Lebanon to fully respect the ceasefire. They noted that the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon is set to expire at the end of the year. On Gaza, they said they remain committed to swift implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2803. They said Hamas can have no role in Gaza’s future and must decommission its weaponry, and that Israel must progressively withdraw from the Gaza Strip under the conditions outlined in that resolution. On Yemen, they condemned continued Houthi strikes and called for the release of all humanitarian personnel, including 70 UN staff they said the Houthis are unjustly detaining.

The statement also addressed Sudan, where the ministers said they were alarmed by the growing risk of famine in parts of Darfur and Kordofan. They demanded that the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces comply with international humanitarian law and guarantee humanitarian access. On Haiti, they welcomed the renewal of the Gang Suppression Force mandate through March 2027. They also noted the postponement of the first round of elections to July 2027.

The statement says the G7 countries together mobilized $2.5 billion of international funding in 2026 to address the crisis in the Middle East. It also says the ministers, together with Brazil and the Republic of Korea, launched the G7+ Ports Network to Combat Drug Trafficking. The statement also covers Indo-Pacific security, Cuba, Venezuela, frontier artificial intelligence models and critical minerals.