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Danish PM Travels to Greenland After Talks with Rutte

Published January 23, 2026, 11:25

The Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, is traveling to Greenland after talks with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte. The discussions focused on strengthening defense and deterrence in the Arctic region, as well as Greenland's security. The visit follows the withdrawal of threats by Donald Trump to acquire Greenland. Meanwhile, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced he will also visit Greenland in the coming days, reiterating France's support for Denmark. Trilateral talks between Denmark, Greenland, and the United States on the island's security are expected to begin soon.