Cooperation on financial support for Ukraine, Houthis halt attacks - G7 foreign ministers

[Paris Current Affairs] The Foreign Ministers' Meeting of the Group of Seven developed countries (G7) concluded on the 10th after two days of discussions in Paris, the capital of this year's chair, France. The joint declaration released on the 11th confirms the need to coordinately address Ukraine's financial needs from next year onwards. He called on Yemen's pro-Iranian Houthi group, which continues to attack Saudi Arabia, to immediately halt military operations.

Regarding the Indo-Pacific region, the declaration asserts that China is increasing its activities in waters east of Taiwan, threatening regional stability. "We oppose any unilateral attempt to change the status quo through force or coercion," he said. He warned that cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) models "could be misused for malicious cyber activity, crime, and the acquisition of chemical and biological weapons and nuclear capabilities."

At the meeting, attention was focused on whether there were any signs of a change in the Trump administration's foreign policy following the U.S. midterm elections. However, Secretary of State Rubio emphasized continuity, telling reporters, ``The number one factor determining U.S. foreign policy remains the president.''

From Japan, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Mogi attended the meeting. At the press conference, G7 foreign ministers ``confirmed cooperation in the areas of emerging technology and economic security,'' including dealing with the illegal acquisition of crypto assets (virtual currency) that North Korea uses to fund its nuclear and missile development.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sibiha participated in the meeting on the 10th and also held bilateral talks with Rubio and others. In a post on social media, he called for increased military support, saying, ``The air defense system is what will stop Russian missiles.''