Naples hosted a meeting of G7 countries’ defense ministers and Italy warned of “incompatible world views” at the group’s first meeting.
Defense ministers of rich democracies Group of Seven (G7) The meeting held in Italy this Saturday was marked by a warning from the host country: world security It is becoming increasingly risky due to opposing worldviews.
The G7 meeting marks the advocacy group’s first ministerial meeting and comes just days after Israeli forces killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, whose death some Western leaders said increased the chances of ending the war. conflict in Gaza.
The war in Ukraine is under the spotlight
Italy He will hold the rotating presidency of the G7 for 2024, when the West will grapple with Russia’s advances in Ukraine and Ukraine’s military activities. Chinese around Taiwanand with the increasing tension at the border north korea you South Korea.
“Yes Russia’s brutal attacks in Ukraine and absolutely critical situation Near Eastwhen combined with the deep Sub-Saharan African instability and growing Tension in the Indo-Pacific region“This reveals a deteriorating security framework,” Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said in his opening remarks.
Italian officials said Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov also joined his colleagues. NaplesIn Southern Italy, here is a contention about the development of the situation in their country.
He warned that short-term forecasts for global security “cannot be positive” CrosettoA leading member of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s Fratelli d’Italia party said the tensions stemmed from the conflict between the two countries. “Two different, perhaps incompatible, worldviews”.
On the one hand, there are countries and organizations that believe this. world order based on international law“On the other hand, there are those who systematically fail to respect democracy in order to achieve their goals, even by deliberately using military force,” Crosetto said.
Borrell calls for ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon
Besides Italy G7 Includes the United States, Canada, Great Britain, France, Germany and Japan, and European Union representatives NATO is also attending the meeting in the city in southern Italy.
Head of EU diplomacy, Joseph BorrellHe called for a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon release of hostages Still in Israeli hands Hamasstating that it is Sinwar’s death should be used as chance for him cessation of hostilities.
Borrell also called for respect for UN peacekeeping forces in Lebanon, which recently came under Israeli attack. He told reporters that the morning session focused on the Middle East and that the UNIFIL UN mission in Lebanon could be reviewed, but that it would be up to the UN Security Council to decide on its future.
“Some members of this (G7) meeting “They are also important members of the Security Council.”Borrell explained. Italy is one of the main contributors to UNIFIL, based in southern Lebanon. monitor hostilities Along the border line with Israel. Israel’s attacks angered Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who visited Lebanon and Jordan on Friday.
