Denmark hails ‘very constructive’ meeting with U.S. over Greenland
The Hindu
Denmark's Foreign Minister expresses optimism after constructive U.S. talks on Greenland, signaling improved relations and future discussions.
Denmark's Foreign Minister said on Thursday (January 29, 2026) he was "more optimistic" after technical talks kicked off with the United States over Greenland.
"We have had the very first meeting at senior official level in Washington yesterday regarding the Greenlandic issue," Lars Lokke Rasmussen told journalists at an EU meeting in Brussels.
"It went well in a very constructive atmosphere and tone, and new meetings are planned. It's not that things are solved, but it's good."
The trilateral talks come after U.S. President Donald Trump last week backed down from his threats to seize the autonomous Arctic territory of EU and NATO member Denmark.
"There was a major detour. Things were escalating, but now we are back on track," Mr. Rasmussen said. "I'm slightly more optimistic today than a week ago."
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