Post by : Meena Ariff

Formal talks between the United States, Greenland, and Denmark began on Wednesday as the three sides moved to ease a diplomatic crisis triggered by President Donald Trump’s statements about the Arctic territory.

The discussions come after several months of rising tensions between Denmark and the United States, both founding members of NATO. The dispute emerged after Trump repeatedly suggested that the United States should take control of Greenland, citing national security concerns linked to increasing Russian and Chinese activity in the Arctic region.

Denmark’s foreign ministry confirmed that senior officials from Denmark, Greenland, and the United States met to hold detailed discussions on Arctic security. The talks focused on finding ways to address American concerns while fully respecting the Kingdom of Denmark’s firm boundaries and sovereignty over Greenland.

Officials stressed that the dialogue is aimed at strengthening cooperation rather than deepening divisions. Greenland’s strategic location has made it increasingly important in global security calculations, particularly as major powers expand their presence in the Arctic.

Earlier on Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Washington has now established a formal process to handle the Greenland issue. He added that technical-level meetings will continue with representatives from Greenland and Denmark to examine security-related matters more closely.

The talks are being viewed as a crucial step toward preventing further damage to transatlantic relations. With the Arctic becoming a growing focus of global competition, all sides appear keen to manage differences through diplomacy and maintain stability among key allies.

#Global News