G7 Ministers Begin Meeting to Discuss Several Issues Including Russia and Iran
صورة: وكالة الأنباء الكويتية (كونا)
G7 foreign ministers meet in Paris to discuss resolving the Ukraine war, the Iranian file, and European pressure on Washington
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Paris -- G7 foreign ministers began a two-day meeting in Paris on Monday to discuss several issues, including the peace agreement ending the war between Russia and Ukraine and the Iranian file. European foreign ministers are expected to pressure U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during the meeting to ensure that any peace deal with Russia is fair to Ukraine and to prevent any new escalation with Iran. The meeting of the foreign ministers of the Group of Seven industrialized nations—Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United States—offers Europe and its allies an opportunity to raise and discuss their concerns with their American counterpart.
The Russian war against Ukraine, which erupted in February 2022, is approaching its fifth year amid ongoing military attrition. Washington does not rule out launching new attacks against Iran, even after the Republican Party, to which President Donald Trump belongs, lost the midterm elections held last week.
The meeting coincides with U.S.-brokered talks between Moscow and Kyiv, scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday and Wednesday next week, with the aim of reaching an end to the war in Ukraine. The gathering will also examine the possibility of pressure being applied on Kyiv to accept unfavorable terms, and the potential for the United States to offer new security guarantees to Russia without involving or consulting Europeans, thereby placing Europe under pressure.
On his part, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadefohl said before the meeting that “it is clear to us that there is no need to create a new security architecture for Europe,” stressing the necessity of having “a place at the negotiating table” for Europe. Regarding Ukraine, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated last night that “Europeans will be represented in the Abu Dhabi talks,” noting France’s participation as well.
As for Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump did not rule out launching new strikes, including targeting what is known as “Mount Fasa,” a site suspected of being a nuclear facility, while Tehran denies that the site is of such a nature. In response, Europeans are looking toward reaching a settlement and restoring normal navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital hub for energy supply transit. (End) M.B. / F.S.
