Trump and Rutte Reach Preliminary Consensus on Greenland
According to sources cited by CNN, former U.S. President Trump and NATO Secretary General Rutte reached an oral agreement on Greenland during their Wednesday meeting. Although discussions on the future framework have begun, no written documents have been finalized yet.
Plans to Update the 1951 Agreement
Officials indicated that Trump and Rutte agreed to further discussions on updating the 1951 agreement, which governs the U.S. military presence on the island. The agreement was originally signed by the U.S., Denmark, and Greenland.
Expansion of Access to Natural Resources
Some sources also mentioned that a potential agreement could expand U.S. access to Greenland’s natural resources, including minerals. This has sparked debates over regional sovereignty and resource rights.
Rutte Denies Direct Discussion
Despite reports that resource access was discussed, NATO Secretary General Rutte denied having had any direct conversation with Trump on the matter during a press briefing on Thursday, adding uncertainty to the process.