Kurt M. Campbell Deputy Secretary of State | Official Website
The United States and Greenland have issued a joint statement following the U.S.-Greenland Joint Committee meeting held in Washington, D.C., on October 21-22, 2024. The meeting also included representatives from Denmark. This gathering marked the 20th anniversary of the Igaliku Joint Declaration, which established the Joint Committee.
Discussions at the meeting focused on enhancing connectivity between peoples, economies, and governments of the United States and Greenland. Emphasis was placed on government-to-government and people-to-people collaboration in areas such as trade, energy, education, and research. The U.S. hosted a delegation from Greenland with participation from various government departments to explore topics like tourism development, healthcare, scientific research co-creation, cultural exchange, and sustainable investment.
The statement highlighted several key areas of focus for 2025:
In trade and investment, both nations aim to boost economic growth and sustainable development in Greenland by increasing investment and strengthening trade ties. They seek to support local partners to create opportunities in sectors such as tourism while respecting indigenous rights.
On minerals and energy, the collaboration is set to expand particularly in clean energy deployment and critical mineral development. Both countries are exploring renewable energy integration into Greenland's supply chain.
In education and cultural exchange efforts are being made to connect U.S. educational institutions with those in Greenland for vocational training and higher education exchanges.
For environmental and scientific cooperation there is a commitment to enhance partnerships that contribute to understanding the Arctic region's climate issues while supporting Greenland’s scientific community.
This collaborative approach aims at benefiting both nations' populations through shared goals across these key areas.
