English transcript

From the very beginning of the war, the G7 has been exceptionally committed.

On the 28th of February, on the first day we met, and this was the Ministers of Foreign

Affairs in a videoconference.

On the 20th of March, the French President held a videoconference with all the heads

and state of government of the G7 to talk about the economic consequences of the war

in the Middle East, particularly the energy crisis and the steps that could be taken to

attenuate its effects, including releasing strategic stocks.

The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the G7 have also issued a communique on the 21st

of March, once again reaffirming their support to our partners in the Middle East, fighting

standing up against the unjustifiable attacks of the Islamic Republic of Iran and its proxies.

We have again issued a statement saying that civilians have to be clearly protected.

We cannot in any way support civilians being used as targets or diplomatic institutions.

And once again, to make sure that free and safe movement of ships can take place again

in the Strait of Hormuz, in keeping with Resolution 2817 of the Security Council and the International

Law of the Sea.

We have also decided that the Foreign Affairs Ministers of the G7, with the Council of Cooperation

of the Arab Gulf States, will be meeting.

This is what is planned.

Also Marco Rubio, the American Secretary of State, has agreed to brief the EU's Council

of Foreign Affairs.

And we have also agreed to continue working to find a solution to the Strait of Hormuz.