Written question asked by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Monday, 29 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 May 2024. It was answered by Nusrat Ghani (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 May 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Arctic and North Atlantic Ocean

Question: To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, when he last had discussions on the security of the (a) North Atlantic and (b) Arctic with his counterparts in (i) Iceland, (ii) Norway, (iii) the Faroe Islands, (iv) Greenland, (v) Denmark, (vi) Canada and (vii) the US.

Answer: We regularly discuss the security of the North Atlantic and Arctic with Allies and Partners, including through NATO and the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force. The Government's Arctic Policy Framework, Looking North: The UK and the Arctic, complemented by the UK's Defence Contribution in the High North, set out the UK's aspiration for a safe, secure and peaceful region. We will continue to work with Allies and Partners to ensure the long-term security and stability of the region.

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