Great attention to this region was drawn by statements from US President Donald Trump that the Danish autonomous territory of Greenland should become part of America, as well as China’s decision to send a container ship on a route through the Arctic.
The meeting to be held on September 13–14 aims to “strengthen the EU’s common strategic approach to the Arctic region, as its geopolitical significance continues to grow rapidly,” according to a statement from the office of Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo.
It is planned that EU leaders will participate in the meeting, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, as well as EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and the President of the European Council Antonio Costa.
“The Arctic region is an increasingly important part of Europe’s security environment,” Orpo said in the statement.
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“The European Union has direct interests in ensuring its stability, security, and sustainable development. It is very valuable to have the opportunity to discuss these issues together with a large group of EU leaders,” he added.
The strategic importance of the Arctic has increased as melting sea ice has eased access to important natural resources and opened new shipping routes.
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