01/23/2026
Toronto, Jan. 23: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, on Thursday, welcomed the “progress” to ramp up the Arctic security through joint NATO action, noting that Canada will “fully participate in the defence of the region and further secure the alliance’s northern and western flanks” alongside its NATO partners, including the Nordic‑Baltic 8.
In a post on his official X handle, Carney 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.”
His remarks come after NATO Spokesperson Allison Hart said that NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte held a productive meeting with US President Donald Trump on the critical significance of Arctic security.
“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.
Trump on Wednesday said that a framework for a future deal with respect to Greenland has been formed.
Taking to his Truth Social handle after his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump stated that he and NATO Secretary‑General Mark Rutte “formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region.”
He further stated that he would not impose the tariffs set to take effect on February 1, noting that “additional discussions are being held concerning The Golden Dome as it pertains to Greenland,” and that further details will come up as the talks continue.
“Based upon a very productive meeting that I have had with the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, we have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region. This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America, and all NATO Nations. Based upon this understanding, I will not be imposing the Tariffs that were scheduled to go into effect on February 1st. Additional discussions are being held concerning The Golden Dome as it pertains to Greenland,” he said.-Agencies
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