On January 6, local time, the foreign ministers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden issued a joint statement. The statement said that as Nordic, Arctic countries and NATO allies, the five countries are jointly committed to maintaining security, stability and cooperation in the Arctic region, have taken all measures to strengthen deterrence and defense in the region, and support NATO in strengthening its presence and vigilance in the region. The statement stated that Arctic security is based on respect for the Charter of the United Nations and basic principles of international law, including the principle of inviolability of borders. The Kingdom of Denmark is a founding member of NATO. Historically, it has closely cooperated with the United States in the field of Arctic security. The “Defense Agreement” signed in 1951 provided an opportunity for security cooperation. The statement reiterated that matters involving Denmark and Greenland should be decided by Denmark and Greenland themselves.

On January 6, local time, the foreign ministers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden issued a joint statement. The statement said that as Nordic, Arctic countries and NATO allies, the five countries are jointly committed to maintaining security, stability and cooperation in the Arctic region, have taken all measures to strengthen deterrence and defense in the region, and support NATO in strengthening its presence and vigilance in the region. The statement stated that Arctic security is based on respect for the Charter of the United Nations and basic principles of international law, including the principle of inviolability of borders. The Kingdom of Denmark is a founding member of NATO. Historically, it has closely cooperated with the United States in the field of Arctic security. The “Defense Agreement” signed in 1951 provided an opportunity for security cooperation. The statement reiterated that matters involving Denmark and Greenland should be decided by Denmark and Greenland themselves.