Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has voiced a hopeful outlook for resolving matters with the United States concerning Greenland and the Arctic region through peaceful means. Her remarks came after the European Arctic Summit in Rovaniemi, Finland, where she acknowledged the mounting pressures faced by Greenland and expressed gratitude for the support from European allies.

Frederiksen emphasized Denmark’s desire to bolster cooperation with the United States, particularly in the areas of security and defense, including in Greenland. She noted that discussions are ongoing within a high-level working group focused on Greenland, and while it is too soon to reach definitive conclusions, she remains optimistic about potential progress.

The prime minister also pointed to enhanced collaboration among European and transatlantic partners regarding Arctic security, with several allied nations conducting exercises in Greenland. This comes as European countries increasingly take on roles in ensuring the region’s security, reflecting the Arctic’s growing strategic and geopolitical significance.

The European Arctic Summit, held from September 13-14, concentrated on fortifying a unified European strategy towards the Arctic as its importance on the global stage continues to rise. Greenland, being a self-governing territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, has found itself at the center of these discussions.

Tensions have been stirred by U.S. President Donald Trump’s ongoing interest in bringing Greenland under American control, a stance that has created friction between Washington, Copenhagen, and other European allies.