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Danish PM Travels to Greenland Amid Arctic Security Concerns

Published January 23, 2026, 11:13
Danish PM Travels to Greenland Amid Arctic Security Concerns

The Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, is traveling to Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, to meet with the Greenlandic Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, to discuss Arctic security. The visit comes after Donald Trump withdrew threats to acquire Greenland by force, following a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in Davos, where they reached a 'framework agreement' for Greenland. The Danish Foreign Minister announced that talks with the US on Greenland's security will begin soon, while the French Foreign Minister will also travel to Greenland in the coming days, reiterating France's support for Denmark. The meeting is expected to focus on strengthening defense and deterrence in the Arctic region, as well as finding a common approach to address the geopolitical challenges in the area. Rutte emphasized the importance of strengthening NATO's commitment to the Arctic, stressing that the defense and security of the region are a matter for the entire Alliance. Denmark and its allies are seeking to ensure that Greenland remains a stable and secure region, despite growing geopolitical tensions. Frederiksen's visit and the upcoming meeting with Nielsen mark an effort to coordinate and dialogue between Denmark and Greenland regarding the future of security in the Arctic, taking into account the concerns and interests of all parties involved.