The renewed dispute follows months after Donald Trump reignited his long-held goal for the United States to obtain Greenland, a proposal consistently declined by Denmark and Greenland’s authorities.
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen declared that Greenland is «not available for sale» in response to fresh remarks by Donald Trump suggesting that the Arctic territory should be governed by Washington instead of Copenhagen.
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Addressing journalists ahead of the NATO summit in Turkey, Frederiksen indicated that the American stance on the matter has become more overt.
«I listened to the US president yesterday and, regrettably, the American position on this issue is very explicit. Our stance remains unchanged: Greenland is definitely not for sale,» she stated.
These comments highlight the ongoing disagreement between Denmark and the United States regarding Greenland’s future.
Frederiksen noted that both Denmark and Greenland anticipated their allies to honour the island’s autonomy, adding: «We expect all, including every ally, to respect the Greenlandic people’s right to self-determination.»
She further emphasized Denmark’s sovereignty by stating: «We are sovereign nations and require that everyone respects our territorial integrity and sovereignty.»
Frederiksen also mentioned that Denmark is «prepared to defend every part of NATO, including our own territory,» and anticipated that other alliance members would uphold their mutual defence obligations.
The tensions escalated in March when JD Vance visited the US military’s Pituffik Space Base in Greenland after broader trip plans were curtailed due to criticism from Greenlandic leaders.
During his visit, Vance criticized Denmark for insufficient investment in Greenland’s security, asserting the Arctic region’s strategic significance amid increased Russian and Chinese activities there.
Trump has repeatedly insisted that the US should take control of Greenland, citing concerns over national and international security. However, Denmark and Greenland have consistently dismissed any proposition that the island could be handed over to Washington.
Additional sources • AFP, AP