Denmark has reacted sharply to Donald Trump’s decision to appoint a special envoy to Greenland, the autonomous Arctic territory he has previously suggested the US should acquire. Foreign minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen told Denmark’s TV2 that he was “deeply angered” by the move, calling both the appointment and Trump’s accompanying remarks “completely unacceptable.” He confirmed that Copenhagen will summon the US ambassador in the coming days to demand clarification.&nbsp;Since returning to the Oval Office in January, Trump has repeatedly argued that the US needs control over resource-rich Greenland for strategic security purposes, pointedly refusing to rule out the use of force. On Monday (December 22), he announced that Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry would serve as the US special envoy to Greenland. On Truth Social, Trump praised Landry as someone who grasps Greenland’s “critical role” in US national security and will strengthen America’s strategic interests. Landry, replying on X, said he was honoured to take on the volunteer role “to make Greenland a part of the US.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/viral-video-shows-indians-dancing-on-moscow-streets-claims-to-be-part-of-labour-contingent-here-s-why-1766402658392">Viral video shows 'Indians dancing on Moscow streets', claims to be part of labour contingent — Here's why</a>&nbsp;A recent survey shows that while most of Greenland’s roughly 57,000 residents want independence from Denmark, they overwhelmingly reject the idea of joining the United States. Both Danish and Greenlandic leaders have repeatedly stressed that the island’s future is not up for negotiation and that it is not “for sale.” Rasmussen, in a statement to the news agency, AFP, said the appointment highlights Washington’s sustained interest in the Arctic territory but reiterated that the Kingdom of Denmark expects all partners, including the US, to respect its territorial integrity. Greenland’s strategic value continues to rise as melting Arctic ice opens new sea routes and intensifies geopolitical competition among the US, China, and Russia. The island also sits along the shortest missile flight paths between Russia and America.&nbsp;Denmark previously summoned the US chargé d’affaires in August following reports of attempted US political interference in Greenland. Observers spotted at least three Trump-aligned officials in Nuuk trying to identify supporters and opponents of closer ties with Washington. The US reopened its consulate in Greenland in June 2020.

Denmark summons US envoy after Trump appoints ‘special top diplomat’ to Greenland

Denmark has reacted sharply to Donald Trump’s decision to appoint a special envoy to Greenland, the autonomous Arctic territory he has previously suggested the US should acquire. Foreign minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen told Denmark’s TV2 that he was “deeply angered” by the move, calling both the appointment and Trump’s accompanying remarks “completely unacceptable.” He confirmed that Copenhagen will summon the US ambassador in the coming days to demand clarification. Since returning to the Oval Office in January, Trump has repeatedly argued that the US needs control over resource-rich Greenland for strategic security purposes, pointedly refusing to rule out the use of force. On Monday (December 22), he announced that Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry would serve as the US special envoy to Greenland. On Truth Social, Trump praised Landry as someone who grasps Greenland’s “critical role” in US national security and will strengthen America’s strategic interests. Landry, replying on X, said he was honoured to take on the volunteer role “to make Greenland a part of the US.” Also Read: Viral video shows 'Indians dancing on Moscow streets', claims to be part of labour contingent — Here's why A recent survey shows that while most of Greenland’s roughly 57,000 residents want independence from Denmark, they overwhelmingly reject the idea of joining the United States. Both Danish and Greenlandic leaders have repeatedly stressed that the island’s future is not up for negotiation and that it is not “for sale.” Rasmussen, in a statement to the news agency, AFP, said the appointment highlights Washington’s sustained interest in the Arctic territory but reiterated that the Kingdom of Denmark expects all partners, including the US, to respect its territorial integrity. Greenland’s strategic value continues to rise as melting Arctic ice opens new sea routes and intensifies geopolitical competition among the US, China, and Russia. The island also sits along the shortest missile flight paths between Russia and America. Denmark previously summoned the US chargé d’affaires in August following reports of attempted US political interference in Greenland. Observers spotted at least three Trump-aligned officials in Nuuk trying to identify supporters and opponents of closer ties with Washington. The US reopened its consulate in Greenland in June 2020.

Denmark will summon the US ambassador after Donald Trump named a special envoy to Greenland, escalating tensions over Washington’s renewed push for the Arctic territory

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India might be one step closer to getting Kim Davy extradited. Denmark's govt will politically back the extradition of Kim Davy, the man Involved in Purulia arms drop case. In an exclusive conversation with WION, the Prime Minister of Denmark Lars Løkke Rasmussen said "Director general of prosecution is looking into it...We have to start the case in legal track and restart cooperation"&nbsp;

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Kim Davy alias Niels Holck was the key conspirator of the 1995 arms drop in Purulia district of West Bengal. In 2011, his govt had taken the decision to extradite him but that was rejected by courts in Denmark. That had hit Denmark-India ties.&nbsp;

PM Narendra Modi had met the PM of Denmark in Sweden on Tuesday on the sidelines of India Nordic summit. During Tuesday's bilateral meet 4 agreements have been agreed to --- 3 in agriculture and one in smart cities.&nbsp;

Denmark's PM lauded constructive role being played by India and said that his govt would like to assist PM Modi in achieving his goals.&nbsp;

The PM of Denmark also lauded the historical ties between both the countries and said that Copenhagen Delhi ties are 400 years old. India and Denmark have agreed to restart Indo Danish joint commission. The Indian foreign minister will be paying a visit to Denmark soon.&nbsp;

The Indian PM was in Sweden for the big India Nordic summit and held talks with all the leaders of all the Nordic countries. Nordic counties are 5 north European countries --Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland.&nbsp;

The development comes at a time when India is increasing its engagements with the Nordics. On Tuesday India and the Nordic countries held the first India - Nordic summit, a new format of dialogue.&nbsp;

The Nordics are world leaders in innovative technology, renewable energy and being a cashless society.&nbsp;

Denmark can help India in wind energy, dairy, agriculture. On the other hand, India can provide service. Most of the Indians in Nordics are in IT sector and highly skilled job sector.

Indian PM's visit may be only for one day but it is definitely going to make a long-term Impact.&nbsp;

In an exclusive conversation with WION Denmark's PM says Director of General prosecution looking into the case

By SIDHANT SIBAL India might be one step closer to getting Kim Davy extradited. Denmark's govt will politically back the extradition of Kim Davy, the man Involved in Purulia arms drop case. In an exclusive conversation with WION, the Prime Minister of Denmark Lars Løkke Rasmussen said "Director general of prosecution is looking into it...We have to start the case in legal track and restart cooperation" × Kim Davy alias Niels Holck was the key conspirator of the 1995 arms drop in Purulia district of West Bengal. In 2011, his govt had taken the decision to extradite him but that was rejected by courts in Denmark. That had hit Denmark-India ties. PM Narendra Modi had met the PM of Denmark in Sweden on Tuesday on the sidelines of India Nordic summit. During Tuesday's bilateral meet 4 agreements have been agreed to --- 3 in agriculture and one in smart cities. Denmark's PM lauded constructive role being played by India and said that his govt would like to assist PM Modi in achieving his goals. The PM of Denmark also lauded the historical ties between both the countries and said that Copenhagen Delhi ties are 400 years old. India and Denmark have agreed to restart Indo Danish joint commission. The Indian foreign minister will be paying a visit to Denmark soon. The Indian PM was in Sweden for the big India Nordic summit and held talks with all the leaders of all the Nordic countries. Nordic counties are 5 north European countries --Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. The development comes at a time when India is increasing its engagements with the Nordics. On Tuesday India and the Nordic countries held the first India - Nordic summit, a new format of dialogue. The Nordics are world leaders in innovative technology, renewable energy and being a cashless society. Denmark can help India in wind energy, dairy, agriculture. On the other hand, India can provide service. Most of the Indians in Nordics are in IT sector and highly skilled job sector. Indian PM's visit may be only for one day but it is definitely going to make a long-term Impact.

India may soon get Kim Davy, says Denmark PM Lars Løkke Rasmussen

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Denmark summons US envoy after Trump appoints ‘special top diplomat’ to Greenland

India may soon get Kim Davy, says Denmark PM Lars Løkke Rasmussen