Unity in the Face of Adversity:-

The group of seven (G7) industrial powers, consisting of the United States , Japan, Germany, Britain, France, Italy, and Canada, issued a communique at the end of the three-day meeting in Japan, criticizing China's additional pressure on Taiwan and Russia's threat to deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus while continuing its war in Ukraine. The G7 foreign ministers expressed their unity on these issues and emphasized their solidarity in the face of these challenges. 

Japan's Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi stated that the strength of solidarity between G7 foreign ministers had reached an unprecedented level.

The G7 ministers expressed their concerns about Russia's threat to deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus, describing it as "unacceptable." They also warned that any use of chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons in Ukraine would be met with severe consequences. 

Russian President Vladimir Putin recently suggested stationing nuclear forces in another country for the first time since the Cold War, citing the expansion of the NATO military alliance towards Russia's borders.

The G7 ministers also highlighted the importance of peace and security in the Taiwan Strait and opposed the militarisation of the South China Sea. They called on Beijing to act responsibly as a member of the international community. China regards Taiwan as part of its territory and has not ruled out the use of force to reunite the democratically governed island with the mainland. Taiwan's President, Tsai Ing-wen, has stated that the island's future should be determined by its people.

The G7 communique reflected the ministers' shared concerns about Russia and China's actions and their commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the region. The meeting came after French President Emmanuel Macron's warning about Europe's reliance on the United States and the need to avoid being drawn into a Taiwan crisis. 

The G7's statement demonstrates that the international Community is closely monitoring the situation and is committed to taking appropriate action to safeguard peace and security in the region.

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