Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen in Washington. The meeting highlighted the recent U.S.-Denmark bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement, which took effect on July 1. Secretary Rubio acknowledged Denmark's efforts to enhance its defense spending and military capabilities.
The discussion also covered several key international issues. Both parties addressed President Trump's objective of ending the Russia-Ukraine war. They explored advancing burden-shifting objectives within NATO and emphasized the importance of strengthening the Transatlantic defense industrial base. Additionally, they discussed efforts to stabilize the situation in the Middle East.
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The meeting underscored ongoing cooperation between the United States and Denmark on various global challenges.