Overview

• Greenland's Prime Minister Nielsen held talks with Denmark's Frederiksen in Copenhagen to unify their response to U.S. interest in Greenland.
• President Trump has reiterated the U.S. need for control over Greenland for security purposes and refused to rule out the use of force.
• Both leaders emphasized Greenlanders' right to self-determination, rejecting the idea of the territory being treated as a commodity for purchase.
• Denmark pledged increased financial investment in Greenland and support for its expanded domestic governance under a modernized partnership framework.
• The visit underscores growing Arctic geopolitical tensions, with Greenland's strategic location and resources at the center of international competition.