The Group of Seven leaders has called for a peaceful transition in Syria following the recent fall of the Bashar al-Assad government.

After a virtual meeting chaired by Italy's presidency, the G7 has expressed hope that the end of the al-Assad regime would open a peaceful and orderly transition through the definition of an inclusive political process.

They called for respect for Syria's sovereignty, and reiterated their support for the UN Disengagement Observer Force monitoring the Golan Heights between Israel and Syria.