The Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, stated that he is working to reduce tension with the United States regarding Greenland through careful diplomacy. Rutte mentioned past instances of tension between allies and noted that his predecessors believed it was inappropriate to discuss it publicly. He added that he will not make comments on Greenland and that he is addressing this matter privately.
NATO says it is trying to ease tensions over Greenland with behind-the-scenes diplomacy.
