U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks to members of the news media in the main lobby at Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., December 6, 2016. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
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Trump Agrees to Greenland Meeting After NATO Call, Citing Security Needs

  • US President Donald Trump agreed to a meeting with various countries regarding Greenland after a call with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
  • The meeting is expected to take place in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss the US interest in Greenland.
  • Trump stated that Greenland is crucial for national and world security, emphasizing the US's role as the most powerful country ensuring global peace through strength.
  • The US plans to deploy military aircraft to Greenland's Pituffik Space Base, a move confirmed by NORAD as part of 'long-planned' defense cooperation.
  • This deployment follows Trump's previous remarks about acquiring Greenland, causing tensions among US allies.

Why It Matters: Trump will meet with nations on Greenland's future, asserting its security importance and US global power.

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