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Posted on January 13, 2025
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Denmark is prepared to discuss US security interests in the Arctic with President-elect Trump, emphasizing cooperation with Greenland.
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Denmark recognises that the United States has security interests in the Arctic and is ready to discuss these with the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said on Monday.
"We agree that the Americans have certain concerns about the security situation in the Arctic, which we share and therefore in close cooperation with Greenland, we are ready to continue talks with the incoming U.S. president, in order to ensure legitimate American interests," he told a news conference in Jerusalem.
(Reporting by James Mackenzie; Editing by Alison Williams)
The main topic is Denmark's readiness to discuss US security interests in the Arctic with the incoming Trump administration.
The talks involve Denmark, the United States, and Greenland, focusing on Arctic security.
The Arctic is strategically important due to its natural resources and geopolitical significance, prompting security interests from the US.
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