DAVOS: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, whose speech at the World Economic Forum 2026 had become a talking point, on Thursday expressed appreciation for the cooling down of tempers between the US and Europe over the issue of Greenland, and Arctic security.
In a post on X, the Canadian PM said, “Pleased with this progress to increase Arctic security through joint NATO action. With our NATO allies, including the Nordic Baltic 8, Canada will fully participate in the defence of the region and further securing the alliance’s northern and western flanks”.
The comment came after NATO Spokesperson Allison Hart said that NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte had held productive talks on Arctic security with US President Donald Trump.
“The Secretary General had a very productive meeting with President Trump during which they discussed the critical significance of security in the Arctic region to all Allies, including the United States. Discussions among NATO Allies on the framework the President referenced will focus on ensuring Arctic security through the collective efforts of Allies, especially the seven Arctic Allies. Negotiations between Denmark, Greenland, and the United States will go forward aimed at ensuring that Russia and China never gain a foothold—economically or militarily—in Greenland,” the spokesperson said.
