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Greenland Stands Firm in Talks with U.S. Amid Sovereignty Concerns

2/3/2026

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Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen seeks results from talks with the United States, amid interest from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen reported a constructive atmosphere at the January 28, 2025 meeting, though no major agreements were reached.
Nielsen emphasizes parallel talks with Western allies and European Union cooperation, stressing Greenland can neither be bought nor sold.
Denmark and Greenland remain firm in rejecting sovereignty concessions.

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Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen seeks results from talks with the United States, amid interest from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen reported a constructive atmosphere at the January 28, 2025 meeting, though no major agreements were reached.
Nielsen emphasizes parallel talks with Western allies and European Union cooperation, stressing Greenland can neither be bought nor sold.
Denmark and Greenland remain firm in rejecting sovereignty concessions.