On October 2, a meeting of defense ministers from the participating countries of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) and their allies took place at Keflavik Air Base in Iceland. A joint statement emphasizes the significance of JEF as one of the important elements of European and Euro-Atlantic security architecture in the current geopolitical conditions. JEF is a coalition of Northern European and Baltic states led by the United Kingdom, created for rapid response to crisis situations and strengthening collective defense in the region of the Baltic and North Seas. The meeting in Iceland was another step in developing cooperation between the participating countries of the alliance, aimed at coordinating military policy and increasing readiness for joint actions. Ministers discussed prospects for further strengthening the alliance, as well as its role in ensuring stability against the backdrop of persistent tensions in the region. Details of the final communiqué and specific agreements are not being disclosed, however, the meeting itself confirms the intention of JEF participants to strengthen coordination on defense and security issues in the Northern European direction.