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The defense ministers of the world's seven most industrialized countries, the G7, support Ukraine's "irreversible path to full Euro-Atlantic integration, including NATO membership," according to a statement published on Saturday.
"We emphasize our intention to continue aid to Ukraine, including short-term and long-term military assistance" in its conflict with Russia, G7 ministers said during their meeting in Naples, Italy.
The group of seven most industrialized democracies includes the United States, Canada, Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Japan. The talks in Naples were also attended by representatives of the European Union, NATO and the Minister of Defense of Ukraine.
The defense minister of Italy, whose country holds the G7 presidency for 2024, Guido Crosetto, said one of the strengths of the meeting in Naples was strong support for Ukraine, which is fighting to defend its sovereignty. from Russian aggression.
"We unreservedly condemn the aggression of Moscow, which has chosen to use force against a sovereign state and the methods of a hybrid war as well as an irresponsible nuclear rhetoric ," said the Minister of Defense of Italy, Guido Crosetto.
The final statement, read by the Italian defense chief, also emphasized "strong support for Ukraine" while expressing concern over "the intensification of military cooperation between China and Russia" as well as the development of North Korea's nuclear program.
This is the first time in the history of the G7 that the meeting is dedicated to defense issues in a ministerial-level program./ VOA
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