Nordic leaders and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney agreed to deepen cooperation on defence, Arctic security, economic resilience and green growth at a summit in Oslo on Sunday (15 March).
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre hosted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney alongside Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, and Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir.
Leaders said stronger coordination among Arctic and NATO allies is needed amid geopolitical tensions, climate change and evolving economic security challenges.
Speaking after the meeting, Jonas Gahr Støre said the countries are “stronger together” as Arctic states facing shared security and economic challenges.
Mark Carney noted that security is expanding beyond traditional defence to include critical minerals, artificial intelligence, space technology and digital infrastructure, emphasising the need for greater resilience and economic cooperation.
Key developments
• Leaders reaffirmed support for NATO’s Arctic presence and joint exercises including Cold Response and Operation Nanook.
• The six countries pledged continued economic, military and humanitarian support for Ukraine.
• Cooperation will expand in critical minerals, artificial intelligence, space technology and supply chains.
• Governments will pursue green energy investment, low-carbon technologies and resilient trade networks.
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