Greenland hints at possible direct talks with the U.S., bypassing Denmark

Greenland is reported to be considering holding direct talks with the United States without going through Denmark. This is seen as part of a U.S. move to strengthen direct ties with Greenland by sidestepping Denmark.

According to the breaking-economy news channel Walter Bloomberg on the 9th (local time), Greenland’s foreign minister recently mentioned the possibility of a one-on-one meeting with the United States. In response, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet with both Greenlandic and Danish officials next week, in what is expected to be the first full-fledged trilateral talks since former President Donald Trump publicly expressed interest in buying Greenland.

Greenland has stressed that it is pursuing independence over the long term and argues that it wants more direct dialogue with the United States on international issues. Denmark, however, still retains ultimate constitutional authority over foreign policy.

Following recent debate in Greenland’s parliament, calls have grown to expand Greenland’s voice in international negotiations, further heightening tensions with Denmark. Attention is now on whether discussions to establish a direct diplomatic channel with the United States will move into earnest.