Hiroshima, Japan – In a firm stance at the international table, leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations have emphasized the need to hold those responsible for chemical weapons attacks in Syria accountable before any steps toward reconstruction or normalization of relations with the Syrian regime can take place.
At their recent summit in Hiroshima, Japan, the G7 issued a statement underscoring their commitment to addressing the use of chemical weapons in Syria, a violation of international law that has resulted in the deaths of thousands of civilians during the ongoing conflict. The leaders called for accountability for the perpetrators of these chemical massacres in accordance with UN Resolution 2254, which advocates for a political solution to the Syrian crisis.
The statement marked a pivotal moment in international diplomacy, with the G7 reiterating that the international community’s focus must first be on holding accountable those responsible for the use of chemical weapons before proceeding with any plans for the reconstruction or normalization of relations with the Syrian regime.
The G7, which comprises Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, also called for humanitarian aid to reach the Syrian people without obstruction, ensuring that assistance is delivered directly to those in need without cross-border impediments.
This position was reaffirmed just a day after the Arab League summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where the Syrian regime was invited back into the fold after a 12-year suspension of its membership. While the Arab League’s decision marks a significant shift in diplomatic relations, the G7’s statement emphasizes that political and humanitarian progress should be contingent on tangible steps toward justice for chemical weapons attacks.
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