Greenland should ‘take the lead’ in talks with US, foreign minister says

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 9, 2026 at 10:02 PM

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Greenland's Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt stated that Greenland should lead discussions with the U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio amid ongoing U.S. threats to take over the territory. Motzfeldt believes Greenland should engage in independent dialogue with other countries, despite being an autonomous territory of Denmark. These planned talks, scheduled for next week, follow repeated statements from U.S. President Donald Trump about acquiring Greenland, citing its strategic importance and accusing Denmark of inadequate security. While Greenland aspires to statehood and its own foreign policy, Motzfeldt acknowledged the current legal frameworks that require collaboration with Denmark. The discussions aim to address the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Greenland regarding the territory's future.

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Danish broadcaster DR 30% Lars Lokke Rasmussen 40% Donald Trump ×260% Denmark ×470% Greenlandic Government ×270% Marco Rubio ×280% United States ×490% Vivian Motzfeldt ×390% Greenland ×9100%

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