The longstanding relationship between Denmark and the United States has been strained since Trump brought the idea of acquiring Greenland back into public discussion
Kenneth Howery, New US ambassador to Denmark and co-founder of PayPal, is visiting Nuuk this week for his first trip to the Arctic territory, where he will meet with officials from both Greenland and Denmark.
His visit comes amid heightened tensions following President Donald Trump’s renewed expression of interest in purchasing the semi-autonomous island.
The longstanding relationship between Denmark and the United States has been strained since Trump brought the idea of acquiring Greenland back into public discussion.
“Excited to be in Greenland for the annual Joint Committee meeting between the US and Greenland with Denmark,” the US embassy said Monday on Instagram, posting a photo of Howery with Greenland’s Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt.
The Joint Committee and Permanent Committee, which rotate meetings between Greenland and the United States, serve as platforms for both civilian and military collaboration, including discussions related to the US military presence on the strategically important island, Greenland’s government said on Saturday.
“These committee meetings are designed to promote direct dialogue and cooperation with the United States on several areas of both civilian and military importance,” Motzfeldt said in a statement.
According to Washington, Greenland — a territory under Danish sovereignty — plays a crucial role in US security and its ballistic missile early-warning system, as the island lies along the shortest route between Europe and North America.
“Trust and respect are the foundation of any partnership, and it is no secret that the past year has been challenging,” Motzfeldt added.
Denmark’s foreign ministry declined to say who would represent Denmark in the meetings.
While both Denmark and Greenland have rejected any possibility of transferring the resource-rich island to US control, Denmark has admitted that it has historically underinvested in the territory’s military infrastructure.
With inputs from agencies
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