On June 06, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen met with U.S. President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. at the White House to underscore the deep and enduring ties between the governments and people of the United States and Denmark. The leaders discussed several topics, including support for Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia’s brutal war of aggression, climate change, and energy security.
“Denmark is one of our greatest allies and most reliable friends, closest friends, and in lockstep in every global issue that we’ve — that we’ve been engaged in,” said President Biden.
“I would like to thank you for your leadership. I mean, from a European perspective, to have a President in the U.S. who is committed to the transatlantic alliance has always been extremely important,” said PM Frederiksen.
President Biden welcomed Denmark’s significant security assistance to Ukraine and its leadership in training Ukrainian pilots. The two leaders discussed their efforts, as NATO Allies and close partners, to strengthen transatlantic security, which will be further increased by the conclusion of a bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement.
“… when war has returned to our continent, in Europe, it is so important that our allies and our friends — that we stick together, that we are united. And we have truly been for now 15 months, in Ukraine. We will, of course, continue, from a Danish perspective, our very strong — strong support to Ukraine, but I’m looking forward to work even closer with you on defense and securities” added Denmark’s Prime Minister.
“And together with NATO Allies, we’re taking steps to strengthen our shared security, including finishing our bilateral defense cooperation agreement that we’re working on,” continued President Biden.
The two leaders also talked about their shared work to bolster economic prosperity, increase energy security, and address the impacts of climate change.
