The governments of the United States and Greenland, joined by Denmark, convened in Nuuk, Greenland on December 8, 2025 for the annual meeting of the U.S.-Greenland Joint Committee. This meeting continues a tradition established under the 2004 Igaliku Agreement, which created the committee to maintain ongoing dialogue between the two countries.
According to a joint statement released after the meeting: "At this year’s meeting, we reaffirmed our commitment to a strong and forward-looking relationship based on mutual respect and grounded in shared interests and practical cooperation. We discussed priorities for continued collaboration on areas of mutual interest. The United States and Greenland look forward to building on this momentum in the year ahead and strengthening the ties that support a secure and prosperous Arctic region."
The Joint Committee celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024. Its mission is to strengthen partnership between the United States and Greenland, most recently guided by objectives outlined in their 2020 Common Plan for Cooperation regarding Pituffik.
Officials at this year's session reviewed progress made so far and set priorities for future cooperation. Both sides expressed intent to further develop their partnership with an emphasis on maintaining security and prosperity within the Arctic region.