The message, published by Trump on his Truth Social platform and verified by the French authorities to Agence France-Presse, includes an explicit reference to Washington’s policy regarding the autonomous Danish territory. “I do not understand what you are doing on Greenland,” Macron wrote, adding that France and the United States are “fully aligned” on issues such as Syria and that they can “do great things” on Iran.
In the same exchange, the French president proposed organising a G7 meeting in Paris on the Thursday after Davos, suggesting parallel contacts with representatives from Ukraine, Denmark, Syria and Russia. Macron also invited Trump to dinner in Paris before his return to the United States.
In response, the French presidency stressed that the message demonstrates the consistency of Macron’s position, both publicly and privately. On Greenland, the Élysée reiterated that respect for states’ sovereignty and territorial integrity is “non-negotiable” and that Nato allies’ commitment to security in the Arctic remains unchanged.
The French presidency also highlighted its determination to make France’s G7 presidency this year an opportunity to strengthen international dialogue and multilateral cooperation.
On Syria, Paris reaffirmed that it is working closely with Washington in support of the country’s unity and territorial integrity and in upholding the ceasefire, while remaining loyal to its allies in the fight against Islamic State. Regarding Iran, France again called on the authorities in Tehran to respect fundamental freedoms and reiterated its support for those who defend them.
