Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen and Greenland’s top diplomat Vivian Motzfeldt have confirmed that the United States has agreed to set up a joint working group to explore potential paths forward for Greenland. They noted that tangible progress is currently limited. Rasmussen described discussions with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the White House as open and productive, emphasizing that a US acquisition of Greenland is unnecessary and unacceptable.
The Danish foreign minister emphasized that Denmark is prepared to enhance its security support for Greenland, emphasizing that any proposals undermining Danish sovereignty or Greenland’s right to self-determination are completely unacceptable. He reiterated Denmark’s unwavering stance on these fundamental principles. Rasmussen refuted claims of an increasing Chinese or Russian military presence in Greenland, stating that there is no immediate threat based on available intelligence.
Rasmussen defended the continued use of Greenlandic dog sledges by special forces, dismissing criticisms from US President Donald Trump questioning their relevance in the region. Greenland’s Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt expressed Nuuk’s interest in close collaboration with the United States while asserting the importance of maintaining independence. Motzfeldt called for a reset in relations and stressed the need for a balanced partnership in the strategically vital Arctic region.
President Trump’s recent remarks advocating for US control over Greenland for national security reasons and NATO’s strengthening have sparked reactions. Rasmussen reaffirmed that there is no necessity for the US to take over Greenland and rejected claims of immediate threats from Russia or China. He defended Denmark’s Arctic security approach and highlighted increased military presence in Greenland over the past year, including enhanced activities by the Danish Defence Command.
