Løkke on the US's desire for control over Greenland: We are "not out of the crisis and do not yet have a solution."

The first meeting between Denmark, Greenland, and the U.S. has taken place, but there is still a long way to go, according to Vivian Motzfeldt.

Greenland’s naalakkersuisoq—minister for foreign affairs and research—responded to a question about the negotiations with the U.S. during a press conference earlier today.

“But we are not where we want to be yet. There will still be a long journey, and where we end up in the end is too early to say,” she stated at a joint press conference with the Canadian and Danish foreign ministers, following Canada’s opening of a consulate in Nuuk.

Just over four weeks ago, she and Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen (M) traveled to Washington to meet with their American counterparts, Marco Rubio and Vice President J.D. Vance, to discuss the U.S. president’s desire for control over Greenland.

At that time, Trump did not rule out the use of military force and threatened high tariffs against countries supporting Denmark and Greenland.

Both threats have since been removed by the president, and diplomatic negotiations are currently underway in a working group consisting of high-ranking officials.

“Most of us left the meeting with a little optimism because we agreed that we should have this trilateral conversation between Denmark, Greenland, and the U.S. to figure out how we can address the American concerns about Arctic security,” said Lars Løkke Rasmussen at the press conference.

Denmark, Greenland, and Canada held a joint press conference the day after Canada opened its consulate in Nuuk.

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**"Not out of crisis"**

The first meeting of the working group has taken place, but the ministers are not revealing what was precisely discussed.

The next meeting is scheduled, though the politicians have not disclosed when it will occur.

According to the Danish foreign minister, Denmark and Greenland have made it clear that any solution with the Americans must respect the Kingdom’s territorial integrity.

“I take that as a sign that it should be possible to find a solution while respecting our red lines,” said Lars Løkke Rasmussen, adding:

“I cannot predict whether it will end that way, and therefore we are not out of the crisis, nor do we have a solution yet. But as Vivian Motzfeldt mentioned earlier, we are in a much better position now compared to a few weeks ago.”

For Vivian Motzfeldt, it is important to keep in mind that the working group “has only just begun its work.”

“And I believe it is very important to give it an undisturbed working environment. That is in everyone’s interest,” she said.

The ministers’ remarks came during a joint press conference with Canada’s foreign minister, Anita Anand.

According to Anand, the diplomatic work in Nuuk will focus on infrastructure and strengthening economic ties, as well as Arctic security and defense.

Yesterday, France also opened a consulate in Greenland’s capital.

Before the consulate’s opening, the French ambassador to Denmark, Christophe Parisot, stated that it was largely about showing solidarity with Denmark and Greenland.

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