Foreign ministers of the G7 countries discussed increasing pressure on Russia’s war economy and condemned Iran’s attacks on its neighbors, according to a joint statement issued after their meeting in Paris. Global Affairs Canada published the statement on Nov. 11.
The ministers represented Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. The High Representative of the European Union also took part. They met in Paris on Nov. 9 and 10 under the French G7 Presidency, the statement says.
On Ukraine, the ministers backed U.S.-led efforts to reach peace through direct negotiations and stressed the importance of 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. They also said talks on Europe’s future security must include Europeans.
The statement says the ministers discussed increasing pressure on Russia’s war economy, including through sanctions. They reiterated their determination to focus on ships flying false flags or no flag, and on insurers, oil traders and intermediaries that help shadow fleet vessels get around sanctions. They condemned military help to Russia from North Korea and Iran. They also condemned weapons, military training and dual-use components supplied by China.
The ministers said they decided to step up financial and material support to help Ukraine get through the winter. They also acknowledged the need to address Ukraine’s financing needs for 2027 and beyond in a coordinated way.
On Iran, the ministers backed diplomatic efforts toward a lasting settlement over its nuclear program. They said Iran must never be allowed to develop or acquire a nuclear weapon. Absent a diplomatic solution, they committed to continuing their coordination to constrain the Iranian government’s ability to sow instability. They strongly condemned Iran’s attacks against its neighbors and the obstruction of transit through the Strait of Hormuz, and opposed any tolls or fees on passage through it.
The statement underscored the importance of U.S. Central Command’s defensive work to clear mines and escort civilian ships in the strait. It said a multinational initiative led by France and the United Kingdom can play an important role in restoring maritime traffic. The ministers recognized the United Kingdom’s attribution to Iran of involvement in an incident at RAF Fairford on Sept. 27. The statement does not describe the incident.
The ministers addressed other crises. They condemned Houthi strikes in Yemen and against Saudi Arabia and called for the release of 70 detained UN staff. They urged all parties to respect the ceasefire in Lebanon, noting that the mandate of the UN force there is set to expire at the end of the year. On Gaza, they said they are committed to swift implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2803 and said Hamas can have no role in Gaza’s future.
In the Indo-Pacific, the ministers expressed serious concern about the East China Sea and the South China Sea. Citing China’s increasingly assertive activities in the waters east of Taiwan, they reaffirmed their opposition to any unilateral attempt to change the status quo by force or coercion. They also condemned North Korea’s nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs.
The statement also covers Sudan, where the ministers warned of a growing risk of famine in parts of Darfur and Kordofan, and the Horn of Africa, where they voiced concern about tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea. On Haiti, they welcomed the renewal of the Gang Suppression Force mandate through March 2027 and noted that the first round of elections has been postponed to July 2027. They called for the release of political prisoners in Venezuela and of arbitrarily detained people in Cuba.
The ministers said that, together, they mobilized $2.5 billion in international funding in 2026 to address the crisis in the Middle East. The statement does not break down how much each member provided.
With Brazil and South Korea, the ministers launched the G7+ Ports Network to Combat Drug Trafficking. The network is meant to strengthen operational cooperation and information sharing among ports. The statement also encourages stronger protection of undersea cables and satellite infrastructure, says discussions on frontier artificial intelligence models will continue, and commends the expanded G7 Critical Minerals Resilience and Production Alliance.