Canada and Nordic Nations Strengthen Military and Economic Cooperation as Middle Powers

Canada and the Nordic countries—Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland—held a meeting in Oslo to strengthen cooperation as 'middle powers,' focusing on coordinated military procurement to enhance value and security. They emphasized continued partnerships with the United States, support for Ukraine, international trade, green economies, and Arctic security. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen highlighted the need to build a new world order based on shared values, while Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere underscored practical cooperation without creating new institutions.