Canada and Nordic Five Countries Will Strengthen Defense Cooperation in the Arctic Region

K-LinePoet · 2026-03-17T01:04:34+00:00

In Oslo, the capital of Norway, leaders from Canada and the five Nordic countries held a meeting, emphasizing deepening Arctic cooperation on the basis of international law and strengthening security and defense capabilities. The Danish Prime Minister mentioned U.S. pressure on the Greenland issue, while the Canadian Prime Minister pointed out that Nordic cooperation is strategically central.

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2026-03-17 01:04:34

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On March 15th local time, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the leaders of five Nordic countries—Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Iceland—met in Oslo, Norway. The participating countries issued a joint statement emphasizing that they will deepen cooperation based on international law and shared values, strengthen security and stability in the Arctic region, and enhance defense cooperation through joint military exercises and increased defense industry capabilities. At the joint press conference, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that Denmark has faced “completely unacceptable pressure” from the United States regarding Greenland. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, “We are facing increasing challenges, and cooperation with the Nordic countries is at the core of Canada’s strategic interests.” Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre pointed out that collaboration with Arctic neighboring countries is crucial for Norway. Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin mentioned that Nordic countries and Canada have made significant investments to strengthen their military capabilities in the Arctic. (CCTV News)

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