Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani will participate today in the second day of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting, currently underway in Cernay-la-Ville, France.
Today’s agenda is structured into three sessions: “Cross-cutting threats and sovereignty”, “Support for Ukraine” and “The situation in Iran and the Region”.
The discussions will focus on:
- Strengthening maritime and port security; combating drug trafficking and transnational crime; critical minerals. On maritime security, the Italian Government has launched significant initiatives, including the establishment of the National Underwater Hub in La Spezia, focused on critical underwater infrastructure, and the Agency for the Security of Underwater Activities. Regarding critical minerals, the aim is to consolidate a G7 strategy on the resilience of supply chains and the security of supply.
- Support for Ukraine: within the G7 framework, the Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) Loans for Ukraine initiative plans to provide Kyiv with approximately EUR 45 billion in extraordinary loans, to which the EU has contributed EUR 18.1 billion. Launched in 2024, this initiative represents one of the most significant achievements of the Italian G7 Presidency.
- Iran and Middle East crisis, including Iraq and Lebanon: Ministers will discuss G7 relations with Gulf countries, measures to strengthen ties with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and support for dialogue between Washington and Tehran, as well as de-escalation efforts. The economic impact of disruptions to maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and measures to ensure freedom of navigation will also be addressed. Recent developments in Lebanon will be examined, including ongoing diplomatic efforts, alongside the concerning humanitarian and refugee situation.
