European Council President Costa: The Arctic region is strategically important to both the Arctic countries and Europe. The concerns of the Arctic also concern all EU member states. I support the establishment of a partnership network in the Arctic to promote a rules-based approach to security matters in the region. The EU is committed to contributing to building a safe and prosperous Arctic region that benefits the people living in this region.

European Council President Costa: The Arctic region is strategically important to both the Arctic countries and Europe. The concerns of the Arctic also concern all EU member states. I support the establishment of a partnership network in the Arctic to promote a rules-based approach to security matters in the region. The EU is committed to contributing to building a safe and prosperous Arctic region that benefits the people living in this region.