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G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting was held from 11–12 November 2025 in the Niagara region of Canada’s Ontario province. The meeting was conducted under Canada’s presidency of the G7.
At the conclusion of the meeting, a joint statement was issued and presented to the public by Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand. The statement outlined the G7’s shared positions on the defense of Ukraine, the peace process in the Middle East, Indo-Pacific security, humanitarian crises in Sudan and Haiti, economic resilience, energy security, maritime security, and critical minerals.
The meeting was attended by members of the G7: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.
In addition, foreign ministers of Brazil, India, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mexico, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of South Africa, and Ukraine participated as invited guests. Their participation contributed to discussions on maritime security, economic resilience, energy security, and critical minerals.
The Canadian Government’s official G7 website stated: “Canada is hosting G7 ministers in the Niagara region from 11–12 November 2025. Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand, is bringing together G7 partners to discuss global challenges and strengthen international cooperation.”
Canada’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that the meeting’s agenda focused on security, prosperity, economic resilience, and global stability. During the meeting, the G7 countries addressed the following topics:
Statements by Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand, on the overall framework of the meeting were as follows: “We will engage in constructive dialogue on critical priorities such as developing long-term peace and stability in the Middle East, supporting security in the Indo-Pacific, and responding to the urgent crises in Haiti and Sudan.”
The Joint Statement issued at the conclusion of the G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting held in the Niagara region of Canada from 11–12 November 2025 outlined the shared positions of member countries (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union) on global security, diplomacy, and economic stability. The document addressed issues including the defense of Ukraine, Middle East peace, Indo-Pacific security, humanitarian crises in Africa, economic resilience, and maritime security.
The G7 Foreign Ministers reaffirmed their support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence. The joint statement included the following: “We reaffirm our unwavering support for Ukraine’s efforts to defend its territorial integrity, right to exist, freedom, sovereignty, and independence.”
The parties called for an immediate ceasefire to end the war in Ukraine. The statement stated: “We reiterated the necessity of an immediate ceasefire and agreed that the current line of contact must serve as the starting point for negotiations.”
The G7 countries also reaffirmed their commitment to the principle that international borders cannot be altered by force: “We remain committed to the principle that international borders cannot be changed by force.”
The G7 countries indicated they are exploring additional measures against countries and entities financing Russia’s war efforts. The statement reads: “We are exploring measures to increase the economic cost to Russia and to target countries and entities providing financial support to Russia’s war efforts.”
Regarding countries providing military support to Russia, the statement said: “We condemn the military assistance provided to Russia by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and Iran, as well as weapons and dual-use components supplied by China, as decisive enablers of Russia’s war.”
The issue of using frozen Russian state assets for Ukraine’s reconstruction was also raised. The statement noted: “We noted ongoing discussions on a broad range of financing options, including the coordinated use of frozen Russian state assets to support Ukraine.”
The G7 countries condemned Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. The statement stated: “We strongly condemn Russia’s recent direct attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and reaffirm our support for Ukraine’s energy security.”
The G7 Foreign Ministers expressed support for the implementation of a ceasefire and humanitarian aid under the framework of U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict” (Gaza Conflict Resolution Plan).
The joint statement read: “We reaffirmed our strong support for President Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict. We welcomed the ceasefire and the release of hostages.” The statement also emphasized the importance of returning the remains of deceased hostages.
The G7 countries expressed concern over restrictions on humanitarian aid to Gaza and called on all parties to ensure uninterrupted delivery of assistance. The statement said: “We called on all parties to allow large-scale humanitarian assistance to flow unimpeded through United Nations agencies and the Red Cross, as well as other international organizations and civil society groups, as outlined in President Trump’s plan.”
In a press statement following the G7 meeting, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand, reiterated her country’s position: “We reaffirmed our support for the United States’ comprehensive peace plan to end the Gaza conflict and continue to demand the unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid.”
The joint statement emphasized the necessity of continuing the peace process following the Gaza ceasefire: “It was underlined that constructive participation by all parties in the next steps outlined in the Comprehensive Plan is vital to advancing comprehensive Middle East peace and stability by paving the way for a peaceful and prosperous coexistence between the Israeli and Palestinian peoples.” The ministers also stated that the situation in the West Bank would continue to be monitored.
The statement included warnings regarding Iran’s nuclear program and its international obligations: “We called on Iran to fully comply with its obligations under United Nations Security Council resolutions and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.”
It further stated that Iran must reestablish full cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): “Iran must resume full cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, including allowing inspections of all nuclear facilities and materials.”
Additionally, all UN member states were reminded: “We continue to call on all UN member states to comply with their obligations following the legally binding ‘snapback’ mechanism.”
The G7 Foreign Ministers highlighted the importance of a free and open order in the Indo-Pacific region. They opposed unilateral attempts to alter the status quo: “We reiterated our strong opposition to any unilateral efforts to alter the status quo by coercion or force, including in the East China Sea and South China Sea.”
The G7 countries expressed concern over dangerous maneuvers and the use of water cannons in the South China Sea. The statement said: “We expressed serious concern about dangerous maneuvers and the use of water cannons in the South China Sea, as well as efforts to restrict freedom of navigation and overflight through military buildup and intimidation.”
The statement also referenced the 12 July 2016 Arbitration Tribunal ruling: “We reaffirmed that the ruling issued by the Arbitration Tribunal on 12 July 2016 is a binding and significant milestone for the parties.”
The G7 emphasized the importance of maintaining stability across the Taiwan Strait. The joint statement read: “We underscored the importance of sustaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and opposed any unilateral efforts to alter the status quo by coercion or force.”
The parties also called for a peaceful resolution: “We encouraged the peaceful resolution of issues across the strait through constructive dialogue.” In this context, support was expressed for meaningful Taiwan participation in international institutions.
The statement expressed concern over China’s military buildup: “We are concerned about China’s rapid military accumulation and expansion of its nuclear arsenal and call on Beijing to demonstrate its commitment to stability through greater transparency.”
In response to this statement, Lin Jian, Spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, issued a rebuttal. Lin stated: “The situation in the East China Sea and South China Sea is generally stable. The G7’s remarks on China once again ignore the facts, deliberately misrepresent China, and interfere heavily in China’s internal affairs.”
Lin further added: “China strongly disapproves of this and firmly opposes it.” The same statement included: “The Taiwan issue is entirely China’s internal affair, and how it is resolved rests solely with the Chinese people; it is not open to external interference.”
The G7 condemned the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs. The statement read: “We strongly condemned the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs and reaffirmed our commitment to the complete denuclearization of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in accordance with relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions.”
The G7 Foreign Ministers addressed the violence in Sudan and its impact on civilians. The joint statement stated: “We strongly condemn the increasing violence and attacks, often ethnically motivated, against unarmed civilians and aid workers in El Fasher and North Kordofan, carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).”
The statement highlighted the devastating impact of the war in Sudan on civilians: “We are deeply distressed by the devastating impact of this war on civilians, including the famine that has led to the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.”
The ministers called on all parties to respect human rights and end hostilities: “We called on the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) to respect human rights, de-escalate tensions, adhere immediately and permanently to a ceasefire, and ensure the rapid and unimpeded passage of humanitarian aid.”
The statement emphasized the importance of implementing United Nations Security Council Resolution 2793 regarding Haiti’s security situation: “We underscored the necessity of voluntary personnel and financial contributions for the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2793.” The statement also urged Haitian authorities to advance the electoral process.
On regional security cooperation in the Caribbean, the statement said: “We welcomed the Regional Maritime Security Initiative launched to combat transnational organized crime and enhance stability and resilience through improved maritime security in Haiti and the Caribbean.”
The statement expressed concern over ongoing violence and human rights violations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: “We are deeply concerned by reports of ongoing violence and conflict-related sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.” The parties stressed the need to adhere to previous agreements.
The G7 countries emphasized that maritime security and prosperity are fundamental to global stability and economic resilience. Principles outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea were reaffirmed. The Maritime Security and Prosperity Statement, adopted in Charlevoix on 14 March 2025, was recalled.
The ministers welcomed the work of the G7 NB8++ Shadow Fleet Task Force. It was decided to strengthen G7 coordination to prevent illicit vessels, vessels without registration or with false registration, from evading sanctions, engaging in risky navigation, facilitating arms transfers, engaging in illegal fishing, and being used in maritime crimes.
Joint commitments were reiterated regarding the prevention of threats to undersea infrastructure and the enhancement of port and maritime route security to combat drug trafficking.
The G7 reached agreement on strengthening partnerships to promote economic development, innovation, and energy security through the establishment of resilient and sustainable supply chains under the Critical Minerals Action Plan and the Production Alliance.
Concerns were raised about market distortions such as non-market policies and excess capacity. The outcomes of the U.S.–China talks were positively received, and a call was made to prevent future trade barriers. G7 members agreed to undertake concrete initiatives to reduce economic dependencies and enhance collective economic resilience.
The meeting addressed the impact of conflict and instability on irregular migration. It was noted that this situation weakens development, security, and equal opportunity. The G7 countries stated that migration and instability would be revisited in future foreign ministers’ meetings.
The G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting was held in the Niagara region of Canada on 11–12 November 2025. Invited participants included the G7 member countries as well as Brazil, India, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, South Korea, South Africa and Ukraine. At the conclusion of the meeting, hosted by Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, a joint statement was issued. The statement outlined a common stance on the defense of Ukraine, the ceasefire process in the Middle East, Indo-Pacific security, humanitarian crises in Africa, energy and maritime security, and economic resilience.
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