Carney to Attend G7 Summit as Iran Peace Deal Dominates Agenda

Prime Minister Mark Carney is en route to the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, where a peace deal aimed at resolving the conflict in Iran is reportedly the primary focus. The announcement of the agreement came from U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, who also indicated authorization to end the U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, though he later specified the strait's reopening would commence on Friday, coinciding with the deal's official signing.

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This is a moment of opportunity to restore regional stability and stabilise the global economy.

Carney stated that the G7 summit presents an opportunity to discuss how Canada and other participating nations can support the progress achieved. Leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement welcoming the U.S.-Iran deal. They described it as "a moment of opportunity to restore regional stability and stabilise the global economy."

The joint statement stressed the vital importance of concluding detailed negotiations and ensuring the rapid, comprehensive implementation of the agreement. The leaders committed to supporting these efforts. They also highlighted the urgent necessity of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, pledging their contribution through a "strictly defensive and independent mission" focused on reassuring commercial shipping and conducting mine clearance operations.

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Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon.

Furthermore, the G7 leaders reaffirmed their commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. They expressed readiness to collaborate with the U.S., Iran, and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) towards this objective, including lifting relevant sanctions in response to verifiable steps by Iran concerning its nuclear program. The leaders also reaffirmed support for Lebanon's stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, along with the importance of a robust ceasefire.

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As negotiations continue, we urge all parties to maintain good faith dialogue and refrain from escalation.