Leaders of the Nordic and Baltic countries as well as Poland have discussed transatlantic relations, security in the Baltic Sea region and long-term support to Ukraine, during the first day of Nordic-Baltic Summit at Harpsund.
Poland’s prime minister Donald Tusk proposed, among other things, the creation of a “navy policing” mission in the Baltic Sea.
In a united declaration, the leaders of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Norway, Poland, and Sweden underscored their commitment to confronting shared threats and ensuring the safety of their nations and allies.
The leaders also condemned Russia’s war and hybrid tactics, which they believe have destabilized the Euro-Atlantic area and undermined global security.
Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson had a meeting yesterday at Harpsund with the Nordic and Baltic countries’ heads of government and Poland’s prime minister.
“Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security. This requires us to increase our cooperation and continue providing long-term support to Ukraine, which is fighting for both its own and our collective security,” said Kristersson.
The countries, all now members of NATO, met at Harpsund to discuss deepened cooperation and demonstrate unity in their support to Ukraine in light of the geopolitical and security situation in their neighbourhood.
They also delivered a joint statement. The president of France Emmanuel Macron participated via link during a part of the meeting.
The Swedish prime minister Kristersson today will hold bilateral talks with Poland’s prime minister Donald Tusk, who has been invited to the meeting as a special guest. They will then sign a new strategic partnership between Sweden and Poland.
