Denmark's foreign minister has stated that there is a 'fundamental disagreement' with the U.S. regarding Greenland following talks at the White House.
Lars Lokke Rasmussen described the meeting with Vice-President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as 'frank but constructive,' yet stressed that President Trump’s claim over Greenland was 'totally unacceptable.'
'We made it very, very clear that this is not in the interest of [Denmark],' he affirmed.
Despite acknowledging the meeting did not yield notable progress, parties agreed to initiate a high-level working group aimed at discussing the future of the autonomous Danish territory.
Rasmussen underscored that there were 'red lines' the U.S. could not cross, although Denmark and Greenland are open to expanding U.S. military presence on the island.
Trump reiterated his interest in Greenland, emphasizing its strategic importance for U.S. national security during his remarks with reporters.
The geopolitical dynamics surrounding Greenland have evoked a strong reaction across Europe, with allies like Sweden pledging military support at Denmark's request.
The U.S. already maintains a presence at the Pituffik base in northwest Greenland, which has been operational since World War II.
Rasmussen reiterated the need for a cooperative approach to military strategies in the region with Denmark’s recent commitment to bolstering its presence in Greenland.
However, Greenland’s Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt indicated that while the territory is open to cooperation, it firmly opposes any notions of a takeover.
The ongoing discussions reflect broader concerns over geopolitical tension in the Arctic, as both Denmark and its NATO allies work to secure the region against potential threats.
