- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to join counterparts from Canada, Germany, Italy, France, Japan
- France, which currently holds the G7 presidency, said the meeting would focus on easing global tensions
- French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot emphasised the need to tackle economic
Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven are set to meet near Paris from Thursday, as Western powers aim to bridge differences with the United States over the ongoing Middle East conflict while addressing other global crises.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the two-day talks, taking place at the Vaux-de-Cernay Abbey, come amid heightened tensions following warnings from President Donald Trump about possible escalation if Iran does not agree to a deal to end hostilities with Israel.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to join counterparts from Canada, Germany, Italy, France, Japan, and the United Kingdom, although he will only attend on the second day.
France, which currently holds the G7 presidency, said the meeting would focus on easing global tensions and addressing the underlying issues driving instability.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot emphasised the need to tackle economic and geopolitical imbalances contributing to rising conflicts.
The war has expanded beyond Iran and Israel, with Lebanon drawn in following rocket attacks by Hezbollah. France has urged restraint, calling on Israel to avoid further military escalation in southern Lebanon.
In a move to widen participation, France has also invited ministers from Brazil, India, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea.
Despite being close allies of Washington, several G7 members have stopped short of fully backing US actions against Iran, highlighting divisions within the group.
Officials in Europe have also raised concerns about the economic impact of the conflict and the risk of further escalation.
Meanwhile, the crisis has shifted global attention away from other pressing issues, including the situation in Gaza and the prolonged war in Ukraine, with leaders reiterating continued support for Kyiv and ongoing diplomatic efforts to manage multiple conflicts simultaneously.
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