UK Prime Minister’s Discussion with Denmark’s Frederiksen on 20 September 2026

This morning, the Prime Minister engaged in a discussion with Mette Frederiksen, the Prime Minister of Denmark. Their conversation primarily centred around their impending visits to New York for the United Nations General Assembly.

The Prime Minister expressed his intention to leverage this trip to advance critical domestic issues, particularly focusing on alleviating the cost of living through enhanced global stability and fostering security through strengthened international alliances.

Strengthening Arctic Security

In their dialogue regarding defence and security, the two leaders addressed the imminent signing of a new agreement aimed at bolstering security in the Arctic and North Atlantic regions. This significant deal, involving the United States, Greenland, and Denmark, is set to be finalised later this week.

Both leaders expressed their appreciation for the United States’ commitment to the region, recognising the strategic and collective importance of the High North in terms of Euro-Atlantic security. The Prime Minister commended Prime Minister Frederiksen and the Kingdom of Denmark for successfully negotiating a deal that benefits all parties involved, including the US, Greenland, and Denmark, and indicated he would extend his congratulations to President Trump.

Continued Support for Ukraine

Additionally, the leaders discussed the ongoing situation in Ukraine. The Prime Minister conveyed his hope to make further advancements in collaboration with international partners to enhance support for Ukraine during the UN General Assembly and in the weeks that follow.

They both agreed to maintain close communication moving forward, underscoring the importance of their partnership in addressing these critical issues.