Danish and Greenlandic officials agreed to form a working group with the United States to address disagreements over the future of Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of Denmark, following discussions at the White House on Wednesday. The talks, which included Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenland's foreign minister, Vivian Motzfeldt, alongside U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, aimed to bridge differences stemming from President Donald Trump's continued interest in a U.S. takeover of the island.

Rasmussen told reporters that a fundamental disagreement remains with President Trump, who, according to Rasmussen, continues "this wish of conquering over Greenland." The working group, as envisioned by Rasmussen, "should focus on how to address the American security concerns, while at the same time respecting the red lines of the Kingdom of Denmark."

Trump has argued that NATO should assist the U.S. in acquiring Greenland, asserting that anything short of American control is unacceptable. This stance has prompted Denmark to announce plans to increase its military presence in the Arctic and North Atlantic regions.

The discussions highlight the complex geopolitical dynamics surrounding Greenland, the world's largest island, and its strategic importance in the Arctic. The territory's location makes it a focal point for security concerns and resource competition.

The formation of the working group represents an effort to find common ground and navigate the differing perspectives on Greenland's future. The group's specific objectives and timeline were not immediately disclosed, but it is expected to address both U.S. security interests and Denmark's sovereignty concerns.