Canada’s Carney sees ‘timely’ role for G7 in any Iran deal
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Key Points:
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin emphasized the importance of including a ceasefire in Lebanon as part of any emerging peace agreement with Iran at the upcoming G7 summit in France.
- Carney highlighted the significance of France's plan to include leaders from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE in the expanded G7 format, calling it a timely move toward durable hostilities cessation.
- Both leaders stressed Lebanon's sovereignty and inclusion in the peace process, with Ireland having a direct stake due to its UN peacekeeping troops stationed there and the loss of 48 Irish soldiers since 1978.
- Carney’s visit to Ireland aims to strengthen Canadian-European cooperation amid tensions with the U.S. under President Trump, while Ireland prepares to assume the rotating presidency of the European Council on July 1.
- Despite questions about U.S. President Donald Trump’s role in global conflicts and trade, Carney and Martin avoided direct criticism, with Martin acknowledging Trump’s democratic election and emphasizing the need for mutual respect in international relations.