Trump has repeatedly argued the US needs to control Greenland because of national security concerns

The United States’ stance towards Greenland has not altered, the premier for the Danish autonomous territory said Monday after a first meeting with President Donald Trump’s envoy to the island, who came to Nuuk without an official invite.

Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen called the meeting with envoy Jeff Landry “constructive” — but noted there was “no sign… that anything has changed” with the US position.

“It was a constructive meeting, where we were able to engage in dialogue in a positive spirit and with great mutual respect,” the Greenland premier told a media conference.

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