The G7 and EU foreign ministers call for reducing the regional impact of Middle East conflicts and the spillover economic repercussions.

On the 27th, the foreign ministers of the G7 countries and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy issued a joint statement on the situation in Iran, calling for efforts to reduce the regional impact of the current Middle East conflict and the spillover economic impact. The statement emphasized the need to minimize the impact of the conflict on regional partners, civilians, and critical infrastructure, and to coordinate humanitarian aid efforts, while also calling for an immediate end to attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure. The statement suggested that establishing diversified partnerships, enhancing coordination, and supporting relevant measures would be beneficial in mitigating the spillover economic impact of the conflict. The statement also called for the permanent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The G7 Foreign Ministers' meeting was held in France from the 26th to the 27th, discussing issues such as the situation in Iran, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and global governance.