VAUX-DE-CERNAY, France — Top diplomats from seven of the world’s leading nations issued an urgent plea Friday for immediate protection of innocent people and essential infrastructure during the ongoing conflict in Iran.
Meeting for their second day of discussions in France, the foreign ministers from the Group of Seven countries released a unified statement emphasizing the critical need to reduce the war’s impact on neighboring nations, everyday citizens, and vital facilities.
The diplomatic leaders highlighted their commitment to working together across different partnerships and supporting various efforts to address the crisis. “We focused on the value of diverse partnerships, coordination, and supporting initiatives, including to mitigate global economic shocks such as disruptions to economic, energy, fertilizer and commercial supply chains, which have direct impacts on our citizens,” the ministers stated in their official declaration.
The G7 representatives also emphasized the urgent necessity of ensuring safe passage for ships traveling through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz without requiring toll payments.
The Group of Seven includes the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the European Union as participating members.
