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Denmark Opens Back Channel to Trump to Discuss Greenland


Published on 2025-01-14 17:40:49 - MSN
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  • The U.S. ally is signaling its willingness to negotiate military and economic matters related to the island but not to sell it.

The article from MSN discusses Denmark's efforts to establish a back-channel communication with former U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss Greenland. This initiative comes in light of Trump's previous interest in purchasing Greenland, which had caused a diplomatic stir. The Danish government, recognizing the strategic importance of Greenland, especially in terms of its natural resources and geopolitical positioning, is now seeking to engage with Trump, who remains influential within the Republican Party. The discussions aim to explore potential cooperative ventures or agreements that could benefit both nations, focusing on economic, environmental, and security issues related to Greenland. This move reflects Denmark's strategy to maintain open lines of communication with key U.S. political figures, regardless of their current official status, to safeguard and possibly advance its interests in the Arctic region.

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