Denmark and the United States are creating a high-level working group focused on Greenland, despite a persistent 'fundamental disagreement' between the two nations. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen announced the pact following diplomatic meetings in Washington. This move aims to establish a formal channel for dialogue on Arctic matters, even as tensions linger from past US overtures to purchase the Danish territory.

The agreement follows years of strained relations after President Donald Trump's 2019 offer to buy Greenland, which Denmark flatly rejected. Both Washington and Copenhagen view the Arctic as a critical region for security and resources as melting ice opens new shipping lanes. Establishing this group allows for strategic talks without forcing a resolution on the sovereignty issue itself.

Officials did not specify the working group's exact scope, but it will likely cover economic development, security cooperation, and environmental research. Observers will watch for its first meeting to gauge if this diplomatic tool can ease friction. For now, the partnership represents a pragmatic approach to managing shared interests in a contested region.