Davos, Switzerland – Prime Minister Mark Carney met Tuesday with Ulf Kristersson on the margins of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, as Canada’s new government continues to strengthen strategic partnerships with like-minded allies amid shifting global security and economic conditions.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the two leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity. They agreed that decisions regarding the future of Greenland rest with Greenland and Denmark, underscoring respect for international law and established diplomatic norms.
Focus on Arctic Security and NATO Cooperation
Discussions centred heavily on Arctic cooperation, with both leaders highlighting the importance of sustained investment by NATO allies in Arctic defence and security. The Arctic region remains a growing strategic priority as climate change, trade routes, and geopolitical competition reshape the High North.
Good to meet with @SwedishPM today, to discuss the growing partnership between our nations.
We’re leveraging each other’s strengths — in clean energy, critical minerals, and defence — and working together in shared missions, like bolstering security in the Arctic. pic.twitter.com/AMXv94EAi6
— Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) January 21, 2026
Prime Minister Carney emphasised Canada’s view that effective Arctic security is best achieved through coordinated action within the NATO alliance, alongside close collaboration with Nordic partners such as Sweden.
Advancing the Canada–Sweden Strategic Partnership
The meeting built on the Canada–Sweden Strategic Partnership signed in November, with the leaders agreeing to accelerate cooperation in information sharing, as well as Arctic and Euro-Atlantic defence and security initiatives. Both governments see enhanced coordination as essential to responding to emerging security challenges in Europe and the Arctic.
Prime Ministers Carney and Kristersson also committed to maintaining regular contact as work continues on these shared priorities, signalling an intent to deepen bilateral engagement beyond multilateral forums such as Davos.
Canada’s Broader Diplomatic Push
The bilateral meeting forms part of Prime Minister Carney’s broader engagement at the World Economic Forum, where Canada’s new government has focused on reinforcing alliances, promoting economic resilience, and positioning Canada as a reliable partner in an increasingly uncertain global environment.
Canada and Sweden maintain long-standing diplomatic relations, with cooperation spanning trade, defence, innovation, and multilateral institutions.
GTA Weekly continues to follow Prime Minister Carney’s international engagements and their implications for Canada’s security, diplomacy, and global standing.
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