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G7 Leaders Call for Middle East De-Escalation as India and Canada Restore Diplomatic Ties

The final communiqué features Ukraine aid commitments, AI, energy security initiatives, new high commissioner appointments following Trump’s early exit over the Israel-Iran war

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney shake hands during a meeting at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alta., on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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PM Modi Joins World Leaders For Group Photograph At 51st G7 Summit In Canada | Image: G7 Summit

Overview

  • G7 leaders called for de-escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict, reaffirmed Israel’s right to self-defense and opposed Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons.
  • Narendra Modi and Mark Carney agreed to resume full diplomatic relations by appointing new high commissioners, ending a two-year rift over espionage allegations and the Nijjar killing.
  • Canada pledged $4.3 billion in new security assistance for Ukraine and announced additional sanctions on Russia, reinforcing G7 solidarity with Kyiv.
  • The summit’s final communiqué outlined cooperation on energy security, artificial intelligence, counter-terrorism and migrant smuggling involving both G7 members and invited outreach nations.
  • President Trump departed the summit a day early to address the Israel-Iran war from Washington, leaving other leaders to complete the summit’s closing statements.