Canadian Defence Minister Says Washington’s Greenland Security Deal ‘Encouraging’
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty welcomed the new agreement between the United States and Denmark over the security of Greenland. said a security deal between the United States and Denmark over Greenland was “encouraging” while speaking to reporters on Parliament Hill on Sept. 19. “It’s encouraging if the United States has found an agreement [...]
TL;DR
- Canada's Minister of National Defence, David McGuinty, welcomed the US-Denmark security agreement for Greenland.
- McGuinty described the deal as "encouraging" and a positive step for regional security.
- The agreement was discussed in relation to NATO's responsibilities in Arctic security.
- Canada is also undertaking its own efforts toward the defense of the Arctic.