Denmark has reportedly reached out to US President-elect Donald Trump&rsquo;s team, expressing a willingness to strengthen security in Greenland or increase the US military presence there, while making it clear that the island is not for sale. 
According to Axios, which cited two sources, Denmark&rsquo;s private messages aimed to address US security concerns without compromising Greenland's sovereignty.
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President-elect Trump, who will assume office on January 20, has previously described US control of Greenland as an "absolute necessity" for national security. 
He has also hinted at using military or economic measures, including tariffs, against Denmark to further US interests. However, the Danish government has sought to reassure Trump that his concerns can be met without the need to claim the island.
In their communication with Trump&rsquo;s team, Denmark said that while Greenland would remain off the market, they were open to discussing any other requests from the US regarding the island, the sources told Axios.
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<h2>Greenland PM &lsquo;ready&rsquo; to talk with Trump</h2>
Earlier this week, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen also said that she had requested a meeting with Trump but did not expect it to take place before his inauguration. Greenland&rsquo;s Prime Minister, M&uacute;te Egede, also expressed his readiness to hold discussions with Trump.
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&ldquo;Greenland belongs to the Greenlandic people. We do not wish to be Danish or American; we want to be Greenlandic,&rdquo; Egede, an advocate for the island&rsquo;s independence, stated during a press conference in Copenhagen. When asked if he had been in contact with the President-elect, Egede said no but reiterated, &ldquo;We are ready to talk.&rdquo;
Denmark&rsquo;s Prime Minister Frederiksen, who appeared alongside Egede at the press conference said that she had asked for a meeting with Trump.
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Earlier, France, Germany, and the EU issued a cautious statement urging Trump to avoid actions that could challenge the &ldquo;sovereign borders&rdquo; of the European Union. A European Commission spokesperson dismissed Trump&rsquo;s comments about Greenland as &ldquo;wild hypothetical stuff&rdquo; but added that EU member states are obligated to defend Greenland in case of an attack.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: President-elect Trump, who will assume office on January 20, has previously described US control of Greenland as an "absolute necessity" for national security.

Denmark has reportedly reached out to US President-elect Donald Trump’s team, expressing a willingness to strengthen security in Greenland or increase the US military presence there, while making it clear that the island is not for sale. According to Axios, which cited two sources, Denmark’s private messages aimed to address US security concerns without compromising Greenland's sovereignty. Also read: Russia slams 'hostile' US energy sanctions, says Biden leaving 'scorched earth' for Trump President-elect Trump, who will assume office on January 20, has previously described US control of Greenland as an "absolute necessity" for national security. He has also hinted at using military or economic measures, including tariffs, against Denmark to further US interests. However, the Danish government has sought to reassure Trump that his concerns can be met without the need to claim the island. In their communication with Trump’s team, Denmark said that while Greenland would remain off the market, they were open to discussing any other requests from the US regarding the island, the sources told Axios. Also read: Los Angeles wildfire updates: 11 dead, over 144,000 evacuated; Mayor Karen Bass faces resignation calls Greenland PM ‘ready’ to talk with Trump Earlier this week, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen also said that she had requested a meeting with Trump but did not expect it to take place before his inauguration. Greenland’s Prime Minister, Múte Egede, also expressed his readiness to hold discussions with Trump. Also read: ‘Thought it was training, not combat': Ukraine releases first testimony of captured N Korean soldiers | Watch “Greenland belongs to the Greenlandic people. We do not wish to be Danish or American; we want to be Greenlandic,” Egede, an advocate for the island’s independence, stated during a press conference in Copenhagen. When asked if he had been in contact with the President-elect, Egede said no but reiterated, “We are ready to talk.” Denmark’s Prime Minister Frederiksen, who appeared alongside Egede at the press conference said that she had asked for a meeting with Trump. Also read: Russia doubts Trump can resolve Ukraine war swiftly; calls Greenland and Canada plans ‘wild speculations’ Earlier, France, Germany, and the EU issued a cautious statement urging Trump to avoid actions that could challenge the “sovereign borders” of the European Union. A European Commission spokesperson dismissed Trump’s comments about Greenland as “wild hypothetical stuff” but added that EU member states are obligated to defend Greenland in case of an attack. (With inputs from agencies)

Denmark offers Trump a ‘third way’ on Greenland, says open to increased US military presence

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reached&nbsp;Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi, India, where she was welcomed by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi.

She was received by&nbsp;Minister of state (MoS) for external affairs Meenakshi Lekhi at the airport.

Frederiksen is on a three-day visit to India,&nbsp;becoming the first head of government to visit New Delhi in over 20 months. The last time any foreign leader visited India was Myanmar's President Win Myint from February 26&nbsp;to 29, 2020 and the&nbsp;then US President Donald Trump. The reason behind the lack of visit of foreign leaders has been the coronavirus pandemic.

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"We consider India as a close partner. I see this visit as a milestone for Denmark-India bilateral relations," the Danish PM said on Saturday morning.

She also visited Rajghat to pay respects in form of floral tribute to&nbsp;Mahatma Gandhi.

Her visit comes after India's&nbsp;Minister of external affairs S Jaishankar visited Denmark at the beginning of this year.

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The Danish PM is now in India to discuss details about 'Green Strategic Partnership'. The two countries had held a virtual summit on the topic in September 2020 as the two sides want to work together&nbsp;on&nbsp;green growth by focusing on an ambitious implementation of the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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"In a few weeks now COP26 Glasgow coming up and I am hopeful that we can use this meeting to agree on how we can support the rest of the world," she said.

The Danish PM will also hold bilateral talks with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in addition to interacting with think tanks, students and members of civil society. The two leaders are scheduled to meet at 11:30 am (IST) at the&nbsp;Hyderabad House which will be followed by a exchange of Agreements and Press Statement.

"Last year I and&nbsp;PM Modi signed and agree on a green strategic partnership. We see an ambitious Indian government to take great responsibility when it comes to green transition in India and rest of the world," she said.

She sat down for a detailed discussion with the Indian PM at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi. "India and Denmark continued its cooperation even during the pandemic. In our virtual summit an year ago, we had taken the historic decision of green strategic partnership," PM Modi said. "During the COVID19 pandemic, India and Denmark have continued their cooperation. During our virtual summit, we had decided to establish a Green Strategic Partnership between our two countries. Today, we reviewed and reiterated our commitment on this."

Furthering ideas of Indian OM, the Danish leader said, "We are two democratic nations that believe in an international system based on rules. Cooperation between India and Denmark is a great example of how green growth and green transition can go hand in hand."

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reached Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi, India, where she was welcomed by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. She was received by Minister of state (MoS) for external affairs Meenakshi Lekhi at the airport.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reached Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi, India, where she was welcomed by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. She was received by Minister of state (MoS) for external affairs Meenakshi Lekhi at the airport. Frederiksen is on a three-day visit to India, becoming the first head of government to visit New Delhi in over 20 months. The last time any foreign leader visited India was Myanmar's President Win Myint from February 26 to 29, 2020 and the then US President Donald Trump. The reason behind the lack of visit of foreign leaders has been the coronavirus pandemic. WATCH | "We consider India as a close partner. I see this visit as a milestone for Denmark-India bilateral relations," the Danish PM said on Saturday morning. She also visited Rajghat to pay respects in form of floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. Her visit comes after India's Minister of external affairs S Jaishankar visited Denmark at the beginning of this year. Also read | With normalcy underway, Denmark PM to become first world leader to visit India in 20 months The Danish PM is now in India to discuss details about 'Green Strategic Partnership'. The two countries had held a virtual summit on the topic in September 2020 as the two sides want to work together on green growth by focusing on an ambitious implementation of the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Greetings to our Green Partner! MOS @M_Lekhi receives the Danish PM @Statsmin H.E. Ms. Mette Frederiksen on her first State Visit to India. An opportunity to review and further the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership. pic.twitter.com/LsxMfbDWR4 — Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) October 8, 2021 × "In a few weeks now COP26 Glasgow coming up and I am hopeful that we can use this meeting to agree on how we can support the rest of the world," she said. The Danish PM will also hold bilateral talks with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in addition to interacting with think tanks, students and members of civil society. The two leaders are scheduled to meet at 11:30 am (IST) at the Hyderabad House which will be followed by a exchange of Agreements and Press Statement. "Last year I and PM Modi signed and agree on a green strategic partnership. We see an ambitious Indian government to take great responsibility when it comes to green transition in India and rest of the world," she said. She sat down for a detailed discussion with the Indian PM at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi. "India and Denmark continued its cooperation even during the pandemic. In our virtual summit an year ago, we had taken the historic decision of green strategic partnership," PM Modi said. "During the COVID19 pandemic, India and Denmark have continued their cooperation. During our virtual summit, we had decided to establish a Green Strategic Partnership between our two countries. Today, we reviewed and reiterated our commitment on this." Furthering ideas of Indian OM, the Danish leader said, "We are two democratic nations that believe in an international system based on rules. Cooperation between India and Denmark is a great example of how green growth and green transition can go hand in hand."

'Thankful to be here': Denmark PM meets PM Modi on a three-day India visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have a virtual bilateral summit with Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Monday. This is his first standalone virtual meet with any European leader.

A ministry of external affairs releases announcing the summit said,"India- Denmark bilateral relations are marked by regular high-level exchanges and are based on historical links, common democratic traditions and shared desire for regional, as well as international peace and stability."

All in all, this is the 4th Virtual Summit of PM Modi with any global Leader amidst COVID crisis. So far, he has had virtual meet with leaders of Australia, EU &amp; Sri Lanka.&nbsp;

Two key outcomes of the India Denmark virtual meet will be-- the signing of MoU in the field of intellectual property cooperation between the 2 countries &amp; Denmark joining of International Solar Alliance (ISA).

The MEA release said,"The Virtual Bilateral Summit will give an opportunity to the two leaders to comprehensively review the broad framework of the bilateral relationship in the context of the time-tested friendly ties between the two countries and give broad political direction for a strengthened and deepened collaborative partnership on key issues of mutual interest."

Bilateral trade in goods and services between India and Denmark has grown by 30.49%, from US$ 2.82 billion in 2016 to US$ 3.68 billion in 2019. Around 200 Danish companies have invested in India while 25 Indian companies are present in Denmark in IT, renewable energy and engineering.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have a virtual bilateral summit with Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Monday. This is his first standalone virtual meet with any European leader.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have a virtual bilateral summit with Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Monday. This is his first standalone virtual meet with any European leader. A ministry of external affairs releases announcing the summit said,"India- Denmark bilateral relations are marked by regular high-level exchanges and are based on historical links, common democratic traditions and shared desire for regional, as well as international peace and stability." All in all, this is the 4th Virtual Summit of PM Modi with any global Leader amidst COVID crisis. So far, he has had virtual meet with leaders of Australia, EU & Sri Lanka. Two key outcomes of the India Denmark virtual meet will be-- the signing of MoU in the field of intellectual property cooperation between the 2 countries & Denmark joining of International Solar Alliance (ISA). The MEA release said,"The Virtual Bilateral Summit will give an opportunity to the two leaders to comprehensively review the broad framework of the bilateral relationship in the context of the time-tested friendly ties between the two countries and give broad political direction for a strengthened and deepened collaborative partnership on key issues of mutual interest." Bilateral trade in goods and services between India and Denmark has grown by 30.49%, from US$ 2.82 billion in 2016 to US$ 3.68 billion in 2019. Around 200 Danish companies have invested in India while 25 Indian companies are present in Denmark in IT, renewable energy and engineering.

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