French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed hosting a high-level meeting in Paris on Thursday involving the G7 nations, Russia, and Denmark, according to United States President Donald Trump.
Trump disclosed that the proposal was discussed through private text messages exchanged between him and Macron, which he later shared on his Truth Social platform early Tuesday. The Élysée Palace subsequently confirmed the authenticity of the messages.
In the messages made public, Macron questioned Trump’s renewed interest in Greenland, writing that he did not understand the U.S. president’s actions regarding the Danish territory. Trump, however, reiterated that U.S. control of Greenland is essential for both American and global security interests — a position strongly opposed by European NATO allies, including Denmark.
The U.S. president is currently in Europe for the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he is scheduled to speak on Wednesday. Macron, who currently chairs the Group of Seven (G7), suggested convening a meeting in Paris on Thursday afternoon involving the G7 countries alongside Denmark, Russia, Ukraine, and Syria. He also invited Trump to join him for dinner later that evening.
The G7 comprises Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Russia was a member of the group from 1998 until 2014, when it was suspended following its annexation of Crimea.
Beyond the Greenland issue, France continues to work closely with the United States on maintaining unity and territorial integrity in Syria, ensuring adherence to ceasefire agreements, and supporting allies in the fight against the Islamic State militant group. France has also urged Iranian authorities to respect fundamental freedoms amid widespread protests across the country.
Despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East, diplomatic focus in the coming days is expected to shift largely toward Greenland. Trump has indicated that discussions involving “the various parties” on the matter would also take place on the sidelines of the Davos forum.
Macron Proposes Paris Talks With G7, Russia, Denmark Over Greenland Dispute — Trump
