French Foreign Minister Barrot: Responsibility for the cyber attack (on markets) belongs to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard

The G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting was held in Paris, the capital of France, which holds the G7 term presidency.

The meeting hosted by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot was attended by the foreign ministers of the G7 countries, England, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan and the USA, as well as Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdulati upon the invitation of the French term presidency.

In the meetings that will continue tomorrow, international issues such as developments in the Middle East, energy security and artificial intelligence are discussed, as well as the Russia-Ukraine War and peace negotiations.

After the meeting, French Foreign Minister Barrot answered the questions of the press members.

Asked about the cyber attack that targeted hundreds of markets in France on October 11-12, in which freezers were damaged, Barrot said: "Thanks to the extraordinary efforts made by state institutions, I would like to thank them on behalf of my government and my colleagues here - I can confirm that the responsibility for this attack belongs to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of the Islamic Republic of Iran." he replied.

Noting that this attack was the first large-scale cyber attack for sabotage purposes within French territory, Barrot said that this attack, which harms national interests, will not go unanswered.

Barrot announced that they summoned Iran's Ambassador in Paris to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and gave a note of protest due to the cyber attack.

Additionally, Barrot stated that "sanctions will be imposed at European level on those responsible for this attack and proportionate and necessary measures will be taken to prevent the repetition of similar actions."

Support message to Ukraine before Russia-Ukraine talks

Regarding the talks between Russia and Ukraine to be held in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11, mediated by the USA, Barrot said: "We support the dialogue efforts between Russia and Ukraine, led by the USA, but we know very well where we stand." he said.

Barrot reiterated Europeans' support for Ukraine and pledged to continue sanctions against Russia.

In the context of these meetings, Barrot evaluated that European countries started to make "their own contributions to the peace preparation process in Ukraine" with the Volunteer Coalition they formed 1.5 years ago.

Reminding once again that they will take part in the talks in Abu Dhabi, Barrot emphasized that Europeans are ready to participate in all security discussions across the continent, but the first step is to end the war in Ukraine.

Talks will be held between Russia and Ukraine under US mediation in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11.

A cyber attack was carried out in France on October 11-12, targeting the cooling systems of markets.