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Denmark's King Frederik visits Greenland to underscore unity
Summary
King Frederik arrived in Nuuk for his second visit this year to underline unity with Greenland as diplomatic talks continue after U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks about acquiring the island.
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King Frederik arrived in Nuuk on Wednesday for his second visit to Greenland within a year. The trip was presented as a show of unity between Denmark and the territory. It follows diplomatic talks launched late last month among Greenland, Denmark and the United States. Those talks were held after public comments by U.S. President Donald Trump about acquiring Greenland.
Key points:
- The King was received on the tarmac by Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and the head of the Inatsisartut, Kim Kielsen.
- Denmark's prime minister said she and Greenland's leader held a constructive meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and noted that President Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland had not changed.
- The King's planned stops in Nuuk include a school visit, the headquarters of Denmark's Joint Arctic Command, and the offices of Royal Greenland.
- Later in the week he is scheduled to visit Maniitsoq and the Arctic Basic Training program in Kangerlussuaq.
Summary:
King Frederik's visit is presented as an expression of unity with Greenland amid diplomatic tensions after remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump. The itinerary includes public and official stops in Nuuk and further visits to Maniitsoq and Kangerlussuaq. Undetermined at this time.
