Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Ottawa on Monday to discuss Arctic security and international partnerships. The meeting focused on strengthening ties between Canada and Norway amid renewed threats from Russia in the Arctic region.
Carney emphasized the importance of building the 'right partnerships' to address security challenges. The two leaders discussed cooperation on defense, climate change, and economic development in the Arctic. Norway, like Canada, is an Arctic coastal state and a member of NATO.
The meeting comes as Russia continues to militarize its Arctic territories, raising concerns among NATO allies. Canada has been seeking to bolster its Arctic presence and collaborate with like-minded countries to counter Russian influence.
Details of any agreements or joint initiatives were not immediately available. The Prime Minister's Office did not provide further comment on the outcomes of the meeting.
