DENMARK, GREENLAND PUSH BACK ON TRUMP – Denmark and Greenland say U.S. talks were frank as Trump repeats calls to control Greenland
Denmark and Greenland say talks with the United States over the future of Greenland were frank but constructive, even as sharp differences remain.
Speaking after meetings in Washington on Wednesday, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said discussions focused on long-term security in Greenland, but acknowledged that the sides continue to disagree.
Greenland’s Foreign Minister said she wanted stronger cooperation with the United States, but stressed that Greenland does not want to be owned by Washington.
The talks, involving senior U.S. officials, did little to ease tensions following repeated comments by President Donald Trump, who has said the United States needs to control Greenland for national security reasons.
Rasmussen said the U.S. and Denmark agreed to form a working group to discuss a broad range of issues related to the territory. However, he confirmed that Washington had not shifted its position on acquiring Greenland — a move Denmark and Greenland say would violate their sovereignty.
Trump has argued the strategically important island is vital to U.S. security, warning of potential threats from Russia and China — comments that have unsettled allies within NATO.
