Statement by the G-7 Nations
March 2, 2014
Ottawa, Ontario
We, the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom
and the United States and the President of the European Council and
President of the European Commission, join together today to condemn the
Russian Federations clear violation of the sovereignty and territorial
integrity of Ukraine, in contravention of Russias obligations under the UN
Charter and its 1997 basing agreement with Ukraine. We call on Russia to
address any ongoing security or human rights concerns that it has with
Ukraine through direct negotiations, and/or via international observation or
mediation under the auspices of the UN or the Organization for Security and
Cooperation in Europe. We stand ready to assist with these efforts.
We also call on all parties concerned to behave with the greatest extent of
self-restraint and responsibility, and to decrease the tensions.
We note that Russias actions in Ukraine also contravene the principles and
values on which the G-7 and the G-8 operate. As such, we have decided for
the time being to suspend our participation in activities associated with
the preparation of the scheduled G-8 Summit in Sochi in June, until the
environment comes back where the G8 is able to have meaningful discussion.
We are united in supporting Ukraines sovereignty and territorial integrity,
and its right to choose its own future. We commit ourselves to support
Ukraine in its efforts to restore unity, stability and political and
economic health to the country. To that end, we will support Ukraines work
with the International Monetary Fund to negotiate a new program and to
implement needed reforms. IMF support will be critical in unlocking
additional assistance from the World Bank, other international financial
institutions, the EU, and bilateral sources.
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The Prime Minister's Office - Communications
Thé Mulindwas Communication Group
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