Published on 6/17/2026
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that the leaders of the Group of Seven agreed to support the agreement signed by the United States and Iran, finance alternative routes and paths to transport energy away from the Strait of Hormuz, accelerate the introduction of aid into the Gaza Strip and stop violence in the West Bank.
Macron added, in a press conference after the end of the G7 summit in Evian, France, that the summit was held at a difficult moment and in light of different views on many issues, but it witnessed good discussions among the leaders, and reached 9 important announcements unanimously.
Regarding the group’s position on Middle East issues, the French President said that the leaders held discussions with the leaders of Qatar, Egypt, and the Emirates, who participated in this summit, and affirmed their support for “the very good agreement that President Donald Trump reached with Iran, because it puts an end to the state of instability that has affected all peoples.”
The leaders stressed “the restoration of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz without obstacles or fees, because this is the foundation on which the agreement was based,” according to Macron, who affirmed the readiness of his country, the United Kingdom, and 20 other countries to work to improve navigation in the Strait and protect ships “if asked to do so.”
The leaders reaffirmed the G7’s historic position on the Indo-Pacific issue, ending nuclear and ballistic talks, and issues that destabilize the security of the region.
Lebanon, Gaza and the West Bank
They also stressed the necessity of a firm and permanent ceasefire in Lebanon while preserving its unity and sovereignty, in addition to strengthening and accelerating humanitarian efforts in the Gaza Strip and stopping violence in the West Bank, according to the French President, who said that they agreed on “the necessity of strengthening reconstruction efforts in Gaza and implementing the necessary security and political measures for that.”
Macron stressed that the recent summit allowed the leaders of the G7 to coordinate their efforts with the partner countries that attended the meetings, and to discuss important issues in more depth.
Continue to support Ukraine
The French President said that the G7 leaders discussed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky the developments in his country’s war with Russia, and agreed to continue supporting Kiev financially and militarily, and to restore and build its infrastructure and history.
He added that the G7 leaders decided to provide Kiev with more air defense and interception systems and long-range capabilities, adding that President Trump stressed “the necessity of mobilizing American industries to achieve this goal.”
The leaders agreed – according to Macron – on the need to grant Ukraine the necessary licenses to produce these weapons on its territory in order to save time, as well as support its energy infrastructure to face the coming winter.
He also said that Ukraine is advancing and Russia is retreating, and that the G7 agreed to continue pressure on Moscow and impose sanctions on it while coordinating efforts in an environment in which oil and gas prices are changing, stressing that it is “the first time that the group has reached clear conclusions regarding Ukraine.”
The summit adopted 9 unanimous statements related to cooperation in combating cancer, limiting the spread of the Ebola virus, building international partnerships, supporting supply chains, especially with regard to minerals, working to support balanced and lasting growth, combating human and drug trafficking, and providing a safe digital space for young people.
Yesterday, Tuesday, the summit began in the French city of Evian, and the war in Ukraine and the agreement with Iran were at the top of its agenda.
The summit continued for 3 days with the participation of a number of world leaders as part of French efforts to expand the scope of the G7 to include other international powers, with the participation of leaders such as Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and the Emirati President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed also participated in the summit.
It is noteworthy that the G7 is not an international organization, but rather an informal forum that emerged in 1975, and includes the world’s leading industrialized countries, namely the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, and Japan.
