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The G7 leaders, meeting in Évian-les-Bains, France, adopted a series of declarations aimed at bolstering global stability and strengthening security cooperation. Central to their discussions were measures to counter transnational organised crime, safeguard maritime routes, and reinforce regional security frameworks. In a significant move, the leaders welcomed the recent agreement between the United States and Iran under President Donald Trump, describing it as a step toward easing regional tensions and curbing nuclear proliferation. Alongside this, the summit spotlighted coordinated action against drug trafficking and migrant smuggling networks, underscoring the growing urgency of tackling cross-border threats that undermine economic stability, public health, and human security.
In another declaration, the G7 pledged to intensify action against drug trafficking, describing it as a growing threat to national security, public health, and economic stability. Partner countries Brazil and South Korea also backed the initiative. The leaders noted that drug networks are increasingly sophisticated and operate across borders, driving corruption, violence, and illicit financial flows.
To address this, they agreed on a coordinated, evidence-based approach targeting both supply and demand, with a strong focus on strengthening port and maritime security. They also proposed a G7 plus Ports Network to enhance intelligence sharing and disrupt trafficking routes, alongside deeper cooperation with international agencies such as INTERPOL and UNODC, and a stronger focus on tracing and recovering illicit financial assets.
The G7 also reaffirmed its commitment to counter migrant smuggling networks, calling them a serious transnational crime that endangers vulnerable people and undermines border security. The leaders stressed the need to dismantle organised criminal groups through stronger international cooperation, targeting not only their operational networks but also their online and financial systems. They further called for closer coordination with countries of origin and transit to prevent irregular migration and disrupt smuggling routes at their source.