The foreign ministers of the Group of Seven nations have issued a joint statement after two days of talks in Paris, reaffirming their support for Ukraine and backing diplomatic efforts to resolve concerns over Iran's nuclear programme.
The ministers — from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States, along with the European Union's High Representative — met on November 9 and 10 under the 2026 French presidency of the G7. The statement was published on Tuesday.
On Ukraine, the ministers reaffirmed their "unwavering support" for the country and its people, and reiterated their support for U.S.-led efforts to facilitate peace through direct negotiations. They said negotiations on the future security of Europe must include the Europeans, and took stock of progress on supplying Ukraine with air defence systems, interceptors and long-range capabilities. The group also decided to step up financial and material support to help Ukraine get through the winter, and welcomed efforts to keep the repair of the Chornobyl New Safe Confinement high on the agenda, including a donors' conference organised in Paris on November 9 by France, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Ukraine.
On Iran, the ministers commended the work of regional mediators and reiterated support for diplomatic efforts toward a lasting settlement addressing international concerns over the nuclear programme. They recognised that a multinational initiative led by France and the United Kingdom could help resume maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, including by supporting verification of the removal of mines. The statement also recognised the United Kingdom's attribution of Iran's involvement in the incident at RAF Fairford on September 27, and recognised the contribution of the EU maritime operations ASPIDES and ATALANTA to protecting shipping in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
The Paris meeting came as U.S.-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine continued in Abu Dhabi, with European teams joining the discussions, and days after the United States charged three alleged Iranian operatives over a campaign of attacks in Europe and the United States that included a plot against RAF Fairford.
