Diplomatic Ease: U.S. Alters Greenland Visit Amid Controversy

Denmark's foreign minister welcomes the U.S. decision to change its visit to Greenland, easing tensions after concerns were raised over an initial plan involving a dog-sled race. The revised plan limits the visit to the U.S. Space Base at Pituffik, addressing Danish apprehensions over external pressure on the territory.

Denmark's foreign minister has welcomed a U.S. decision to revise its planned visit to Greenland, which had previously caused a diplomatic disagreement with Copenhagen. President Donald Trump's interest in acquiring the island had initially raised concerns.

Denmark's Prime Minister criticized a planned visit by Usha Vance to a dog-sled race, citing it as 'unacceptable pressure' on the semi-autonomous territory. The White House has now reassigned the visit to Vice President JD Vance and limited it to the U.S. Space Base at Pituffik, steering clear of the race.

Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen expressed approval of this change, stating it's favorable that the U.S. delegation will focus on their base, avoiding direct engagement with Greenlandic society.

(With inputs from agencies.)