Despite ongoing tensions with the Trump administration over tariffs and foreign policy, the G7 foreign ministers demonstrated a cautious unity during their meeting in Canada. They issued a communique supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and the political aspirations of Israelis and Palestinians, although they did not pledge support for a two-state solution. This consensus on Ukraine was seen as particularly significant in light of President Trump's prior criticisms. Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly notably rebuffed rhetoric suggesting Canadian sovereignty was negotiable, emphasizing the importance of national integrity.
...the group affirmed its support for Ukraine's sovereignty and committed to supporting the political aspirations of Israelis and Palestinians, although it did not mention support for a two-state solution.
Reaching some consensus on Ukraine and Russia was considered a feat given Mr. Trump's public criticism of Kyiv, although the group's language on the subject was less vehement than in past years.
Canada's sovereignty is not up to debate, period.
That rhetoric, which loomed over the 48 hours that ministers spent together in Quebec, drew a sharp rebuke from Canada's foreign minister, Melanie Joly.
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