Denmark has announced it will summon the US ambassador in Copenhagen following former US President Donald Trump’s decision to appoint a special envoy to Greenland, a move Danish officials say raises serious diplomatic concerns.
The appointment of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as Greenland envoy has been interpreted in Copenhagen as an escalation in Washington’s unilateral engagement with the Arctic island, which is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark.
Denmark’s foreign ministry said it would seek clarification from the United States Government regarding the scope and intent of the envoy’s mandate. Officials stressed that any diplomatic engagement with Greenland must respect ...
