Løkkes tale ved Baltic Sea Action Summit

The EU has also proven to be an effective instrument in our joint effort to improve the environment of the Baltic Sea. Within the remit of the recently adopted EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region, Denmark has assumed the role of coordinator for three out of fifteen priority areas.

Lars Løkke Rasmussen (V)
Statsminister

Address by H.E. Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Prime Minister of Denmark, at Baltic Sea Action Summit in Helsinki on February 10, 2010

Your Majesty, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,

First of all, I would like to thank the Finnish President and the Finnish Prime Minister for taking the initiative to host this summit. You have mobilised strong support for our environment in the Baltic Sea area through your common initiative and - needless to say - I fully agree. You can count on Denmark's full support in your endeavours.

We have come a long way in our cooperation in the Baltic Sea area, both politically and economically. The Baltic Sea is no longer the dividing factor it was 20 years ago. Today the Baltic Sea connects our countries but it is also our common responsibility. Therefore, a common and coordinated effort is required to ensure a Baltic Sea with a sustainable environment.