Rubio's remarks on Wednesday came at a press conference in Washington, DC, where the Secretary of State was to comment on the ship seized by the United States in the North Atlantic.
Rubio has previously avoided contacting Denmark directly about US moves regarding Greenland. But at the press conference he confirmed that a meeting would take place next week, and said he did not want to comment on the escalating exchange of words about the future of Greenland.
Representatives for Greenland confirmed to the Danish public service broadcaster DR that they will participate in the meeting between Denmark and the United States.
"Nothing about Greenland without Greenland. Of course we will be there," said Greenlandic Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt.
"The most important message from me is that Greenland has use for the United States, and the United States has use for Greenland, when it comes to security in the Arctic," Motzfeldt said, adding that Greenland would like to know why the United States is making such "aggressive statements."
Trump discusses purchases
Secretary of State Rubio was asked several questions about the future of Greenland during a press conference in Washington, DC. He emphasized that President Trump's position that Greenland should be attached to the United States remains firm. Rubio has previously claimed that Trump would rather "buy" Greenland than invade it.
That message was repeated by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday.
"It's something that the president and his national security staff are currently actively discussing," she said at a press conference.
When asked if Trump would rule out military intervention against a NATO ally, Leavitt replied:
"That's not how the president works. All options are always on the table for President Trump."
Acquisition plan
On Monday, Trump tasked his advisors with developing a new plan to "buy" Greenland.
The White House has also said it is "always a possibility" that the United States could use military force to take over Greenland, which has sparked anger in NATO member Denmark and within the EU.
Denmark and Greenland have previously requested a meeting with Rubio.
