G7
G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Paris
(Overview of the “Session 5: Situation in Iran and the Surrounding Region”)
March 27, 2026
On March 27, commencing at 1:00 p.m. (9:00 p.m. on March 27, Japan time) for approximately 70 minutes, Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, who is visiting the Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay in the Yvelines Department of France, to attend the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, participated in the session on “Situation in Iran and the Surrounding Region” (in the form of a working lunch). The overview is as follows (the session was attended by the Foreign Ministers of the G7 and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy):
- In this session, the G7 members had a candid exchange of views on the current situation in Iran and its impact on the region. They confirmed that they would communicate closely and coordinate their responses toward an early de-escalation of the situation.
- Regarding Iran, the G7 members exchanged views on the current situation, and the United States briefed on the latest developments and the prospect going forward. Minister MOTEGI emphasized, particularly regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, that ensuring the safety of navigation of all vessels in the Strait is an urgent priority. He further emphasized that, in order to mitigate the impact on the global economy, it is extremely important to ensure a stable supply of energy and to stabilize crude oil prices, and that Japan is actively engaged in international efforts, such as encouraging other countries to participaten in the Joint statement on the Strait of Hormuz, and working on bilateral engagement with Iran in which Japan is urging that the safe navigation of vessels of all countries be ensured. In addition, Minister MOTEGI introduced Japan’s efforts, including Japan’s leading decision on the release of oil stockpiles, at a scale second only to that of the United States and stated that Japan would continue to take all possible measures.