Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work and Danish Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Defense Thomas Ahrenkiel discussed the effort to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant during a meeting at the Pentagon yesterday, Work’s spokeswoman said.
In a statement summarizing the meeting, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Courtney Hillson said the two defense leaders exchanged insights on the counter-ISIL campaign, with the deputy secretary expressing strong appreciation for Denmark’s contributions.
They also discussed the European security environment, the importance of maintaining robust military capabilities, and future prospects for defense cooperation, she said.
“The two leaders stressed the value of partnerships and continuing to work with friends and allies around the world to confront emerging challenges,” Hillson said.