G7 Foreign Ministers urge Iran to fully cooperate with the IAEA

European Commission

The G7 Foreign Ministers urge Iran to promptly resume full cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in accordance with its safeguards obligations, and to provide the IAEA with verifiable information on all nuclear material in Iran, including granting access to IAEA inspectors.

"We reaffirm that the Islamic Republic of Iran can never have nuclear weapons, and urge Iran to refrain from reconstituting its unjustified enrichment activities. We call for the resumption of negotiations, resulting in a comprehensive, verifiable and durable agreement that addresses Iran’s nuclear program," - said the statement of G7 Foreign Ministers, published today.

They emphasized the central role of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as the foundation of the global nuclear non-proliferation regime. "It is vital that Iran remains a party to the Treaty and fully complies with all of its obligations," - it added.

G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, met in The Hague on 25 June, where they discussed recent events in the Middle East.

"Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons. We call for Iran to cooperate fully with IAEA and resume negotiations," - EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas stated in her post on X and added: "We support all efforts in the region towards stabilization and de-escalation."

They underscored the centrality of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as the cornerstone of the global nuclear non-proliferation regime. It is essential that Iran remains party to and fully implements its obligations under the Treaty.

At the same time, G7 Forein Ministers reaffirm their support for the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, as announced by U.S. President Trump, and urge all parties to refrain from actions that could further destabilize the region.

"We remain firmly committed to peace and stability in the Middle East and reiterate Israel’s right to defend itself. We also reaffirm our unwavering support for Israel’s security," - they stated..

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