Usha Vance, the wife of U.S. Vice President JD Vance, is poised to embark on an important diplomatic trip to Greenland on Thursday.

This undertaking comes amid renewed conversations about the potential U.S. annexation of the strategically valuable territory—an idea that President Donald Trump has prominently advocated since the beginning of his second term on January 20.

The visit will include a delegation featuring prominent officials such as White House national security advisor Mike Waltz and Energy Secretary Chris Wright.

The itinerary will encompass tours of historic locations, engagement with the local culture, and attendance at the national dogsled race.

The delegation is expected to return to the United States on March 29.

Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, has attracted U.S. interest due to its geographical significance and rich mineral resources, which could serve American strategic and economic interests.

Its location is particularly vital as it lies along the most direct route between Europe and North America, crucial for the U.S. ballistic missile warning system.

However, both the Greenlandic and Danish governments have made it clear that they oppose the idea of U.S. annexation.

The Greenlandic government is currently in a caretaker phase following the general election on March 11, in which a political party favoring a cautious stance on independence from Denmark emerged victorious, and they have not commented on the visit.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has spoken regarding the implications of the visit, reiterating Denmark's commitment to sovereignty and collaboration.

In her statement, she highlighted that any discussions about Greenland would be held in close partnership with both the Danish government and the incoming Greenlandic administration.

Frederiksen's comments underscored the seriousness with which the Danish government regards the issue of sovereignty in connection to any potential U.S. initiatives.