David Hale |
During the working sessions, Deputy Secretary Sullivan joined his G7 colleagues in rebuking Iran’s destabilizing activities in the Middle East, expressing concern about China’s unfair trade practices, calling for a peaceful, democratic transition in Venezuela, and condemning the deployment of Russian military forces there.
Deputy Secretary Sullivan encouraged G7 partners to consider national security when evaluating telecommunications and infrastructure projects, and G7 representatives collectively committed to increased cooperation to strengthen cybersecurity defenses and deter malicious cyber activity.
In reaction to the increased military action in Libya, G7 representatives issued a joint statement urging the immediate cessation of military activity near Tripoli and reaffirming support for the efforts of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ghassan Salame in assisting Libyans on a path to peace.
At the conclusion of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, the United States joined G7 partners in a G7 Foreign Ministers’ Communique.
Source: State department
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