Norway & Mark Carney

Norway: Norway is one of the Nordic countries deepening defense cooperation with Canada, and Canada is learning from Norway's maritime services regarding emergency towing of vessels.

Mark Carney: Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, is leading the effort to strengthen Canada's Arctic defense ties with Nordic countries and build alliances among 'middle powers' due to the perceived unreliability of the United States.

Norway: Norway announced significant new military aid of about $695 million for Ukraine's air defense systems, jointly funding Patriot systems with Germany.

Mark Carney: Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, visited Kyiv on Ukraine's Independence Day to meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and pledged $1.5 billion in new military assistance for Ukraine.

Norway: Norway expressed concern about the failure of negotiations between the United States and Iran, fearing a new, extensive war in the Middle East.

Mark Carney: Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, supported the United States' actions against Iran, stating Canada's position that Iran is a source of instability and terror in the Middle East.