Ville Väyrynen, the president of the Nordic Council and member of the Finnish parliament, had a planned trip to Greenland from February 15 to 17 that was unfortunately canceled due to adverse weather conditions. The cancellation was due to the inability to board a connecting flight caused by poor weather, preventing him from carrying out his official duties during the visit.

The visit to Greenland was intended to take place alongside Anders Adlercreutz, the minister responsible for Nordic cooperation. The agenda for the trip included meetings with representatives from the Greenland government and parliament, as well as visits to a local university and the Danish Armed Forces' Arctic Command, a prominent military institution that oversees Arctic operations. Another part of the itinerary included engagements with the NAPA (Nordic Arctic Programme Institute) and the local police department in Nuuk.

Finland is currently holding the presidency of the Nordic Council for this year, with Väyrynen serving as the president until 2026, while Kim Berg serves as the vice president. The presidency's theme for the year is expected to focus on enhancing Nordic cooperation and addressing shared Arctic challenges, making such visits significant for diplomatic relations within the region. This unfortunate cancellation highlights the challenges that weather can pose to international diplomacy, particularly in Arctic regions where conditions can change rapidly.