Leaders agree on military aid to Kiev, sanctions on Moscow, and coordinated actions on energy and minerals.
On Wednesday, the summit of the Group of Seven (G7) concluded without a joint declaration from heads of state and government but produced nine separate communiques.
Sanctions on Russia and Aid on Hormuz
The group agreed to increase Ukraine’s supply of long-range military capabilities, and air defense systems, more launchers, and interceptors.
The G7 said it was prepared to grant licenses to the country to boost its military production. It also promised to tighten sanctions against Russia to increase pressure on its war economy.
In the Middle East, the G7 reaffirmed that passage through the Strait of Hormuz must be free of tolls, said the multilateral coalition led by France, and Britain can play a key role in resuming traffic by protecting ships, and stressed that Iran will “never” obtain a nuclear weapon.
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Creating a Mechanism to Anticipate Energy Supply Crises
In cooperation with the International Energy Agency, the G7 countries, Egypt, Kenya, and South Korea agreed to create a common monitoring, and response mechanism to prevent energy crises, and supply chain disruptions.
Coordination to Reduce Reliance on Rare Earths
The G7 countries agreed to strengthen cooperation to reduce dependence on the few countries that supply critical minerals, a veiled reference to China. They will also seek to reduce dependence on rare earths, and permanent magnets from a single supplier to below 60% by 2030.
Protecting Minors from Social Media, and AI
Brazil, Egypt, India, Kenya, South Korea, and the G7 countries agreed to protect minors in the digital space, to preserve them from the harmful effects of social media, and artificial intelligence.
They also rejected the creation, use, and dissemination of content related to child sexual abuse, and activities linked to nonconsensual intimate images, as well as exposing minors to violent extremism, and terrorism.
German Chancellor Merz on the agreements reached at the G7 forum:
"All G7 partners will increase their military and financial contributions to support Ukraine.
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Strengthening Maritime Cooperation Against Drug Trafficking
Brazil, and South Korea announced the creation of a G7+ Ports Network to Combat Drug Trafficking, an initiative that will seek to strengthen coordination among the main seaports of member countries, and their partners.
Changes in Development Financing
Kenya, South Korea, and the G7 countries agreed to promote reform of the international cooperation, and development financing system with the goal of fostering mutually beneficial economic partnerships, mobilizing more private investment, and reinforcing support for the most vulnerable countries in the face of rising debt, conflicts, and global crises.
More Research Against Cancer
Brazil, Egypt, India, Kenya, South Korea, and the G7 countries committed to promoting research, and development in the fight against cancer, with special attention to tumors that most affect children, adolescents, and young people, as well as cancers that are most difficult to diagnose.
Harmonized Measures Against Ebola Outbreak
The G7 expressed willingness to harmonize “adequate, and effective” measures on travel, and quarantine so that those who wish to attend the World Cup or travel in the coming weeks can do so safely despite the Ebola outbreak. They also backed a coordinated, and strong response to try to contain the epidemic, including with help from the private sector.
Combating Migrant Trafficking
Kenya, South Korea, and the G7 countries promised to reinforce coordination with countries of transit, and origin to dismantle trafficking networks, recalled the obligation of states to accept the return of their nationals, and to improve procedures to ensure the quick, safe, legal, and dignified return of those who do not have the right to remain legally in their territories. They also reiterated their willingness to work with online platforms to hinder recruitment by trafficking organizations.
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