G7 and other partner countries on Tuesday pledged to maintain their support for Ukraine’s energy sector, including delivering equipment and other humanitarian aid during winter, the U.S. State Department said following a meeting of the group’s foreign ministers.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi co-hosted the meeting, in which countries also vowed to continue coordinating on Ukraine’s efforts to “modernize and decarbonize its energy grid,” the department said after the virtual meeting.
The foreign ministers reiterated calls for Russia to halt attacks on Ukraine’s energy and heating systems, the State Department added in a statement.
“The group committed to continuing its close coordination to deliver equipment and humanitarian support this winter, procure essential infrastructure, and support Ukraine’s long-term vision to modernize and decarbonize its energy grid and integrate with the European system,” it said.
Reuters
