The British prime minister is to urge world leaders to step up support for refugees fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan when he chairs a virtual G7 meeting later.
“We agree with the Americans that gas should not be used as a geopolitical weapon,” the German chancellor said.
Swedish prime minister Stefan Löfven said he would resign in November.
Campaigners launched a petition for a referendum on the issue.
“We are deeply worried about Afghan women and girls, their rights to education, work and freedom of movement,” read the statement.
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said: “We are experiencing a human tragedy for which we share responsibility.”
Lithuania said: “We cannot tolerate this bold provocation.”
Poland’s ambassador to Israel has been recalled until further notice, the foreign ministry said.
EU foreign ministers hold emergency talks via videolink Tuesday on the situation in Afghanistan.
