Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir: “This is also very much and strongly reflected in our new policy and actually the first one, policy in defense…”

“For us being a credible and responsible ally, we take this role very seriously here in Iceland, especially when it comes to the US and the whole of NATO. And This is also very much and strongly reflected in our new policy and actually the first one, policy in defense and security, which also strongly emphasizes the very important relations through defense and security with the US. With Iceland and the US both being Arctic nations, the Secretary and I, we fully agreed on the need to work together to ensure safe and secure Arctic region.” (02:06–02:27)

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