Arctic Council countries fail to issue joint declaration due to disparities

Photo taken on May 7, 2019 shows the 11th Arctic Council Ministerial Meeting in Rovaniemi, Finland. The 11th Arctic Council Ministerial Meeting concluding in Rovaniemi, northern Finland, on Tuesday failed to formulate a customary joint declaration due to disparities. It was the first time the meeting has not issued a declaration which would also act as a guideline for the next chairing country. (Xinhua/Li Jizhi)