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Danish, Greenland PMs Meet After Trump Drops Arctic Takeover Threat

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen met with Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen in Nuuk to demonstrate strong support following a period of diplomatic tension. The visit comes just after U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew his threat to impose tariffs and pursue a takeover framework for Greenland. Frederiksen emphasized close cooperation and preparing a joint diplomatic and political path forward for the kingdom. The U.S. views Greenland's location and resources as strategic, but Danish and Greenlandic leadership assert their right to self-determination.

Key Points: Denmark, Greenland PMs Meet Post-Trump Arctic Threat Withdrawal

  • Show of Danish support for Greenland
  • Follows Trump's withdrawn takeover threat
  • US drops planned tariffs on some EU nations
  • Focus on joint diplomatic path forward
  • Arctic region's strategic importance highlighted
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Prime Ministers of Denmark, Greenland meet in Nuuk to show "support"

Danish PM Mette Frederiksen meets Greenland's leader in Nuuk to show support after US President Donald Trump withdraws takeover threats and tariffs.

"I am first and foremost in Greenland today to show our strong Danish support for the Greenlandic people - Mette Frederiksen"

Nuuk, January 24

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen met with Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen in Nuuk on Friday, just two days after US President Donald Trump withdrew threats of a US takeover of the Danish autonomous territory, CNN reported.

In a post on X, Danish PM Frederiksen wrote, "Just landed in Nuuk. Glad to be back in Greenland. Looking forward to continuing the close cooperation - also in the preparations for the joint diplomatic effort. Thanks for the warm welcome, Jens-Frederik."

"I am first and foremost in Greenland today to show our strong Danish support for the Greenlandic people," Frederiksen said, adding that it has been "a very, very difficult time," as quoted by China Daily.

She reiterated the importance of close cooperation with Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, highlighting their joint efforts as crucial preparations for the kingdom's next steps. "Now we will prepare to take the diplomatic and political path," she said.

The visit comes amid heightened diplomatic strain over Greenland's future. It comes after Frederiksen attended an emergency European Union summit in Brussels on Thursday and held talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte earlier on Friday.

Meanwhile, on Thursday (local time), US President Donald Trump said he will not proceed with his plans to impose tariffs on some European nations over Greenland, withdrawing his earlier threat to implement the tariffs starting February 1.

The decision comes following a "very productive" meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, during which the US President also laid the ground for a framework on a future deal concerning Greenland and the broader Arctic region.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the move as beneficial for both the United States and NATO allies.

"Based upon a very productive meeting that I have had with the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, we have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region. This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America and all NATO Nations. Based upon this understanding, I will not be imposing the Tariffs that were scheduled to go into effect on February 1st," Trump wrote.

Washington claims Greenland's strategic location and mineral resources are vital to its security, but the leadership in Denmark, Greenland and Europe have rejected the idea, emphasising their right to self-determination.

- ANI

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Sarah B
From an Indian perspective, we understand the importance of territorial integrity and self-determination. No country should have its sovereignty threatened for its resources or location. Hope diplomacy prevails.
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Arjun K
Trump's tactic of threat-and-withdraw is a classic negotiation strategy, but using it on allies is questionable. It creates unnecessary tension. The Danish PM's visit is a timely show of support. The world is watching how this Arctic issue unfolds.
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Priya S
Respectfully, while the show of support is nice, I wish our own leaders would be this quick and visible in showing solidarity with our own regions facing external pressures or internal challenges. Actions speak louder than posts on X.
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Karthik V
The Arctic is becoming a new geopolitical hotspot because of climate change opening up routes and resources. Every nation with a stake is posturing. Greenland is caught in the middle. Hope their people's welfare is the priority, not just big power games.
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Michael C
Good to see diplomacy working. Tariffs as a threat tool against allies is a dangerous path. The framework mentioned by Trump needs to be transparent and respect Greenland's autonomy. The EU and NATO's role here is crucial for balance.

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