Canadian, Danish PMs vow to bolster Arctic security, sovereignty

Ottawa [Canada], February 3: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held a telephone conversation with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Monday to reaffirm their commitment to Arctic security and national sovereignty.
According to a readout from the Canadian prime minister's office following the call, Carney and Frederiksen reaffirmed their support for the fundamental principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The two leaders reiterated that decisions on the future of Greenland are for Greenland and Denmark alone to make.
They also discussed their ongoing work to strengthen Arctic security in Canada, Denmark, and across the region, including through NATO.
During the exchange, Carney outlined Canada's ambitious mission to increase investments in Arctic security, economic growth and infrastructure. He also pointed to opportunities for deepening cooperation with the Nordic-Baltic Eight and other partners in the region.
Source: Xinhua News Agency