Washington DC [US], January 15: Denmark and the US have a fundamental difference of opinion about the future of Greenland and there has been no solution, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said on Wednesday after meeting with top US officials in Washington.
The meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Vice President JD Vance follows concerted pressure from the White House for Greenland to be taken over by the US for security reasons.
There is a "fundamental disagreement," Rasmussen told reporters. Greenland's foreign minister also participated in the talks.
US President Donald Trump earlier doubled down on his wish to obtain Greenland, with the White House previously saying all options were on the table including a purchase or military action.
"NATO becomes far more formidable and effective with Greenland in the hands of the UNITED STATES. Anything less than that is unacceptable," he posted on Truth Social, citing risks posed by Russia and China.
Denmark, which owns the semi-autonomous Arctic island which is rich in minerals, is increasing its military presence in and around Greenland with immediate effect. The EU nation is a member of Western military alliance NATO, just like the US. Denmark has questioned the future of NATO if the US continues its sabre-rattling.
Sweden and Norway have also sent military personnel to Greenland.
Source: Qatar Tribune