Key facts
- G7 leaders demanded an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon and welcomed an interim deal between the US and Iran.
- The US is circulating the text of the interim deal at the G7 summit for consultation.
- The US-Iran agreement is expected to lead to negotiations for a permanent truce.
- The interim deal extends a current ceasefire by 60 days.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described the deal as a potential 'game changer'.
Leaders of the G7 nations, meeting in Evian-les-Bains, France, have called for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon and welcomed an interim deal reached between the United States and Iran to end their conflict. The US has begun circulating the text of this agreement among the summit attendees, signaling a move towards broader consultation. The deal is anticipated to initiate negotiations for a permanent truce, extending the current ceasefire by 60 days.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described the agreement as a potential "game changer" for the region and beyond, noting encouraging discussions on Ukraine and Lebanon at the summit. He pointed to a US "change in tone with respect to Ukraine" as Kyiv seeks to end the conflict following Russia's invasion. The G7 leaders also held a "very detailed discussion about Lebanon."