The G7 underlined in The Hague that the Islamic Republic of Iran will never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons.
The group made this clear in a joint statement issued by its foreign ministers and the European Union’s high representative on recent developments in the Arab nation and the Middle East.
The G7 is made up of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, with the European Union remaining unlisted.
“We reaffirm that the Islamic Republic of Iran can never have nuclear weapons and urge Iran to refrain from reconstituting its unjustified enrichment activities,” the statement read.
“We call for the resumption of negotiations that result in a comprehensive, verifiable, and durable agreement that addresses Iran’s nuclear programme,” it added.
In order to achieve a long-term and credible resolution, the group urged the Arab nation to immediately restart full collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
It stated that this was needed under its safeguarding duties.
The G7 also urged the Arab nation “to provide the IAEA with verifiable information about all nuclear material in Iran, including by providing access to IAEA inspectors”.
“We condemn calls in Iran for the arrest and execution of IAEA Director General Grossi,” the G7 stressed.
“We reiterate our support for the ceasefire between Israel and Iran announced by U.S. President (Donald) Trump and urge all parties to avoid actions that could further destabilise the region.
“We appreciate Qatar’s important role in facilitating the ceasefire and express our full solidarity with Qatar and Iraq following the recent strikes by Iran and its proxies and partners against their territory.
“We welcome all efforts in the region towards stabilisation and de-escalation,” the statement said.
The group emphasised the importance of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as the foundation of the global nuclear nonproliferation regime.
It stated that Iran must remain a party to the NPT and properly perform its commitments under the treaty.
The G7 reiterated its support for Middle Eastern peace and stability.
“In this context, we reaffirm that Israel has a right to defend itself. We reiterate our support for the security of Israel,” the group said.
