Eight NATO Members Issue Joint Statement on Arctic Security and Transatlantic Relations
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Summary
Eight NATO member countries (Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom) issue a joint statement affirming their commitment to strengthening Arctic security as a shared transatlantic interest. They defend the 'Arctic Endurance' military exercise as necessary for security and non-threatening, express solidarity with Denmark and Greenland, and call for dialogue based on sovereignty and territorial integrity principles. The statement also warns that tariff threats undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral.
Key quotes
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The pre-coordinated Danish exercise 'Arctic Endurance' conducted with Allies, responds to this necessity. It poses no threat to anyone.
We stand in full solidarity with the Kingdom of Denmark and the people of Greenland.
Building on the process begun last week, we stand ready to engage in a dialogue based on the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity that we stand firmly behind.
Tariff threats undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral.
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