Artificial intelligence statement from G7 countries

A joint statement was published after the G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting held in Paris, France, on 9-10 November.

The joint declaration, attended by the foreign ministers of the G7 countries and the European Union (EU) High Representative Kaja Kallas, included the topics of Ukraine, the Middle East, the Indo-Pacific region, Sudan, the Horn of Africa, Haiti, Cuba, Venezuela, United Nations (UN) reform and the effectiveness of humanitarian aid, food and nutrition security, forced displacement, malicious hybrid activities, transnational organized crime, maritime and port security, critical satellite infrastructure resilience, advanced artificial intelligence models, economic security and critical minerals.

In the declaration, which confirmed support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty, it was emphasized that "attacks that have serious consequences for civilian shipping and global food security are condemned" in the Black Sea.

The statement stated that the US's "peace-facilitating" activities between Russia and Ukraine were welcomed and that a comprehensive and mutual ceasefire in Ukraine was of vital importance.

In the meeting, it was stated that the progress made in granting air defense systems to Ukraine and military licenses that will serve this country's right to self-defense was discussed, the statement said, North Korea, Iran and China's aid to Russia was condemned and measures to strengthen sanctions on the Russian shadow fleet were discussed.

In the Middle East, the declaration emphasized that all diplomatic efforts regarding Iran's nuclear program were supported, and called on Iran to end all support to non-state armed groups in the region.

The statement noted that Iran's attacks on its neighbors and the disruptions it causes in international trade and energy security by blocking transit passage through the Strait of Hormuz are strongly condemned.

In addition, the declaration confirmed that it was against "any illegal tax, tribute or fee" to be imposed on passages through the Strait of Hormuz.

In Yemen, the declaration emphasized that the Houthis' attacks against Saudi Arabia, targeting civilians and civilian infrastructures, were condemned, and all actors, especially Iran, were called to end their support for the Houthis.

Regarding Lebanon, the declaration asked the parties to fully comply with the ceasefire, and the efforts of the Lebanese authorities towards the integrity of the country and the concentration of weapons in one hand were appreciated.

In the declaration, it was underlined that Israel should gradually withdraw from Gaza in line with the United Nations Security Council resolution 2803 and that unhindered and uninterrupted humanitarian aid should be delivered to the entire Gaza Strip.

In the declaration, it was stated that efforts to build a united, sovereign and stable country in Syria that guarantees respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms were supported, and attempts to unilaterally change the status quo in the Indo-Pacific region, especially in the East China and South China seas, by force and pressure were condemned.

The statement condemned malicious hybrid activities such as sabotage, cyber attacks, and information manipulation carried out by some states and non-state actors with the aim of undermining the security and stability of G7 members and partners through deliberate campaigns.

In the declaration, which discussed artificial intelligence under a separate heading, it was stated that advanced artificial intelligence technologies offer opportunities for scientific progress and economic empowerment, but also pose social and economic security risks.

The statement underlined that artificial intelligence systems and models should be developed safely and securely with a human-centered approach.