Led by Florida Rep. Mike Waltz, that US delegation — still in the planning stages — could land as soon as Thursday. Leading the delegation is Energy Secretary Chris Wright—and Usha Vance, the wife of US Vice-President JD Vance. Their mission is to build connections and to further explore Greenland’s vibrant culture. Their itinerary is packed with visiting historical landmarks, joining in on the national dogsled race, and touring a US military base.
Relatedly, the White House has suggested that this would be quite the visit, focusing on Greenland’s vast historical and cultural significance. To prepare for this cultural context, the delegation will arrange to be introduced to the territory’s rich heritage, visiting significant historical locations. This initiative underlines the US's interest in understanding and appreciating Greenland's history and culture.
The delegation will go deep on cultural exploration. They’ll have a ring side seat to Greenland’s national dogsled race, a big deal with deep tradition. This mark of participation would highlight the US’s dedication to continuing to learn from and engage with the local customs and traditions in Greenland.
The delegation’s visit to this Arctic crossroads is capped by a strategic stop at a US military base in Greenland. This visit will likely serve to deepen military cooperation and dialogue on issues of mutual interest between the two regions. The addition of high-profile members such as Mike Waltz and Chris Wright underscores the stature and importance of this diplomatic mission.
Our US delegation will wrap up their trip and head back to the united states on March 29th. This visit marks the further deepening of an important and growing effort to build stronger US-Greenland relations and collaboration.