Nordic government ministers are meeting in Denmark on February 18, 2026, to elevate Greenland, the Faroe Islands, and Aland to equal status within the Helsinki Treaty framework, a move spurred by US President Donald Trump's attempts to acquire Greenland. This initiative aims to deepen regional cooperation and address the autonomous territories' long-standing desire for full participation in Nordic forums, particularly after Greenland boycotted the format in 2024 due to exclusion from security discussions. The update to the 1962 treaty is seen as a historic step to future-proof Nordic cooperation, with Greenland's Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt emphasizing its importance for recognition as an equal partner, while acknowledging the island's economic reliance on Denmark and potential exposure to the US.