Finance ministers and central bank governors of the G7 countries discussed the economic repercussions of the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, amid calls for international financial institutions, such as the IMF and the World Bank, to provide more support to the most affected countries. The discussions, which saw broad participation from non-member countries, touched upon issues of energy market stability and supply chains, particularly concerns regarding agricultural supply shortages and maritime navigation disruptions. The meetings reflected an international trend towards strengthening economic partnerships to contain the negative impacts of geopolitical crises on the global economy.