G7 Flags China’s Military Growth, Pledges Support To Ukraine

Last Updated:November 14, 2025, 13:15 IST

G7 ministers meeting in Canada discussed China’s rising military influence, urged regional stability, and pledged stronger backing for Ukraine amid escalating Russian attacks.

Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during their bilateral meeting at the G7 foreign ministers meeting, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada, on Wednesday. (Image: Reuters)

The Foreign Ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) democracies have raised concerns about China’s growing military power and repeated their commitment to finding alternatives to China’s control over important mineral supplies at the recent G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Canada, according to Kyodo News.

The ministers, in a statement after their two-day meeting in southern Ontario, Canada, confirmed their strong support for Ukraine in defending its sovereignty, independence, and territory against Russian aggression.

The G7 called for an immediate ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war and said they are considering more actions against groups that help Moscow financially. China was a major topic during talks about Asia.

The G7, which includes Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States, and the European Union, showed concern about China’s fast military growth, including its nuclear abilities. The ministers asked Beijing to be more transparent and to show it supports stability in the region. They also opposed any efforts by China to change the current situation by force or pressure in the South and East China Seas and across the Taiwan Strait, as reported by Kyodo News.

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi stressed the need for a free and open Indo-Pacific region based on law. The meeting also discussed economic security, maritime and energy security, and building strong supply chains that do not depend on any one country.

At a working dinner, the ministers criticized North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs, noting that some of its funding comes from crimes related to cryptocurrency, according to Japan’s Foreign Ministry. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha joined a special session to update the ministers on the situation as Russia increases attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, Kyodo News reported.

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said, “Ukraine’s fight is our fight too," confirming the G7’s promise to give all needed support to Kyiv. Sybiha asked for more pressure on Russia and stronger support as Ukraine faces a “very difficult, very tough winter."

Eight non-member countries, including Australia, Brazil, India, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, and Ukraine, also joined the G7 talks, showing Canada’s effort to expand discussions on global issues.

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