G7 ministers call for end to attacks on civilians amid war in Middle East – Reuters

G7 ministers call for end to attacks on civilians amid war in Middle East – Reuters

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The foreign ministers of the Group of Seven countries, in a joint statement following their meeting in France, called for an immediate halt to attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in connection with the war in the Middle East.

According to Ukrinform, Reuters stated this in an article.

In the statement agreed on the second day of talks, the ministers emphasized the importance of minimizing the impact of the conflict on regional partners, civilians, and critical infrastructure.

"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 statement seen by Reuters said.

The ministers also stressed the need to restore safe and unhindered navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

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The Group of Seven includes the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan, as well as the EU.

As Ukrinform reported, on February 28, the United States and Israel carried out joint strikes on regime targets in Iran. In response, Iran attacked U.S. bases in Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Jordan. Fighting in the region is ongoing.

On March 26, a two-day meeting of G7 foreign ministers began in France, with support for Ukraine as one of the key topics.

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