G7 foreign ministers' meeting kicks off in Italy

A three-day meeting of foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) countries kicked off in Italy's Capri Island on Wednesday, with talks expected to focus on the situation in the Middle East, reported Xinhua.

Top of the agenda at the meeting is the Gaza conflict, and developments in the wake of Iran's recent retaliatory strikes on Israel.

A statement from the Italian presidency said: "The meeting will explore a path towards a credible political solution to guarantee peace and security in the region." Italy holds the rotating presidency of the G7 this year.

The G7 comprises Canada, the United States, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Japan, plus the top representatives of the European Union.

In Capri, ministers are also expected to discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg have also been invited to the meeting.

Talks will also focus on G7's ties with Africa, according to the Italian presidency.