Kananaskis, Alberta

G7 leaders urge ‘de-escalation’ but stop short of calling for Israel-Iran ceasefire

June 16, 2025

We, the leaders of the G7, reiterate our commitment to peace and stability in the Middle East.

In this context, we affirm that Israel has a right to defend itself.  We reiterate our support for the security of Israel.

We also affirm the importance of the protection of civilians.

Iran is the principal source of regional instability and terror.

We have been consistently clear that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon.

We urge that the resolution of the Iranian crisis leads to a broader de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza.

We will remain vigilant to the implications for international energy markets and stand ready to coordinate, including with like-minded partners, to safeguard market stability.

U.S. President Donald Trump kicked off his time at the Group of Seven summit

on Monday by suggesting that Russia and maybe even China should be part of the organization.

The U.S. leader indicated that he would rather have the G7 become the G8 or possibly even the G9, although Russia and China would notably be authoritarian governments in an organization whose members are democracies.

By apnews

Canada will welcome G7 Leaders in Kananaskis, Alberta from June 15 to 17, 2025.

Canadian Presidency

As we mark the 50th anniversary of the first G7 Summit, Canada is proud to take up the 2025 G7 Presidency. This year will be an opportunity for Canada to demonstrate our leadership and advance meaningful dialogue, collective action and innovative solutions for the benefit of all peoples. The 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit will be held in Kananaskis, Alberta, from June 15 to 17, 2025. From international peace and security to global economic stability and growth, to the digital transition, today’s global challenges and opportunities require us to work together to find shared solutions.

Prime Minister Mark Carney will be joined by G7 leaders from:

• France
• Germany
• Italy
• Japan
• the United Kingdom
• the United States of America
• the European Union

Outreach countries and international organizations will also be attending the Summit. For more information on outreach partners, please refer to International outreach.

Priorities are:

• Protecting our communities and the world
• Building energy security and accelerating the digital transition
• Securing the partnerships of the future

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Kananaskis and the G7 Summit