G7 foreign ministers are convening near Rome for two days of talks with regional counterparts in the Middle East. The meetings, which started on Monday, will focus on the situation in the Middle East and the Red Sea, particularly efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon.
Key Discussion Points:
- The Middle East Crisis: Ministers will discuss the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas’ military chief, as well as the possible effects on the current crises in Lebanon and Gaza.
- Ukraine-Russia Conflict: On Tuesday, the discussion will turn to Ukraine, with officials exploring ways to continue supporting Kyiv, prospects for peace, and initiatives for future reconstruction.
- Global Hotspots: The G7 ministers will also discuss tensions in the Asia-Pacific, the ongoing crises in Haiti and Sudan, and the political situation in Venezuela.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will attend the talks alongside ministers from fellow G7 nations, including Britain, Canada, Germany, France, and Japan. The meetings will be hosted by Italy’s Antonio Tajani.
