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SECURITY: Lebanon Ceasefire Deal Is In Final Stages, Blinken

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaking at a press conference at the G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Italy, says: "We are in the final stages of securing a ceasefire agreement for Lebanon...  We're not there but I believe we're in the final stages."

  • Blinken adds: "If we get to the conclusion that I hope we reach very soon it will make a big difference [...] in creating the conditions that will allow people to return to their homes safely in northern Israel and southern Lebanon. I also believe that by de-escalating tensions in the region, it can also help us end the conflict in Gaza. Hamas will know it can’t count on other fronts opening in the war... I hope and believe we can get this over the finish line..."
  • Separately, Blinken says the US is "concerned" about Russia-North Korean cooperation, which could boost North Korea's nuclear programme.
  • Blinken notes the recent G7 sanctions on Russia's Gazprombank and says "I anticipate further actions by G7 countries."
  • Blinken says the G7 is increasingly aligned on the economic and security risks posed by China, "even as we recognise the need for constructive engagement."
  • Blinken says that the G7 is engaging China from a "position of strength" and "that's something we'll be about to hand off to the [Trump] administration." 
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaking at a press conference at the G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Italy, says: "We are in the final stages of securing a ceasefire agreement for Lebanon...  We're not there but I believe we're in the final stages."

  • Blinken adds: "If we get to the conclusion that I hope we reach very soon it will make a big difference [...] in creating the conditions that will allow people to return to their homes safely in northern Israel and southern Lebanon. I also believe that by de-escalating tensions in the region, it can also help us end the conflict in Gaza. Hamas will know it can’t count on other fronts opening in the war... I hope and believe we can get this over the finish line..."
  • Separately, Blinken says the US is "concerned" about Russia-North Korean cooperation, which could boost North Korea's nuclear programme.
  • Blinken notes the recent G7 sanctions on Russia's Gazprombank and says "I anticipate further actions by G7 countries."
  • Blinken says the G7 is increasingly aligned on the economic and security risks posed by China, "even as we recognise the need for constructive engagement."
  • Blinken says that the G7 is engaging China from a "position of strength" and "that's something we'll be about to hand off to the [Trump] administration."