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G7 Foreign Ministers Urge Ceasefire between Israel and Iran, Reaffirm Support for Nuclear Disarmament

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The G7 Foreign Ministers met in The Hague on June 25, 2025, to discuss recent events in the Middle East, reiterating their support for a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. They urged all parties to avoid actions that could further destabilize the region, acknowledging Qatar's crucial role in facilitating the ceasefire. The ministers expressed full solidarity with Qatar and Iraq following recent strikes by Iran and its proxies and welcomed efforts towards stabilization and de-escalation. They reaffirmed that the Islamic Republic of Iran can never have nuclear weapons and called for the resumption of negotiations towards a comprehensive, verifiable, and durable agreement addressing Iran's nuclear program.

Key Takeaways:

  • The G7 Foreign Ministers reiterated their support for a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, announced by US President Trump, and urged all parties to avoid actions that could further destabilize the region.
  • The ministers appreciated Qatar's important role in facilitating the ceasefire and expressed full solidarity with Qatar and Iraq following the recent strikes by Iran and its proxies and partners.
  • They welcomed all efforts in the region towards stabilization and de-escalation, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive, verifiable, and durable agreement addressing Iran's nuclear program.
  • The G7 Foreign Ministers reaffirmed that the Islamic Republic of Iran can never have nuclear weapons and urged Iran to refrain from reconstituting its unjustified enrichment activities.
  • They called for the resumption of negotiations, resulting in a comprehensive, verifiable, and durable agreement that addresses Iran's nuclear program, and urged Iran to urgently resume full cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
  • The ministers condemned calls in Iran for the arrest and execution of IAEA Director General Grossi and underscored the centrality of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as the cornerstone of the global nuclear non-proliferation regime.

Statistics:

  • The G7 Foreign Ministers comprised representatives from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.
  • The meeting took place in The Hague on June 25, 2025.
  • The Islamic Republic of Iran was specifically mentioned as a country unable to have nuclear weapons, as per the G7 Foreign Ministers' statement.

Sources:

  • 2025 (Kuwait News Agency): "G7 Foreign Ministers Urge Ceasefire between Israel and Iran."

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