Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest statements about the possible transfer of Greenland to American control. She emphasized that the island is not for sale, and its future can only be determined by the people of Greenland.
Speaking to reporters at the NATO summit in Ankara, Frederiksen stated that Denmark expects respect for the right of the people of Greenland to determine their own fate.
According to her, Denmark is a sovereign state and expects its partners to respect its territorial integrity and state sovereignty.
The statement came after U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his support for Greenland coming under U.S. control. In his opinion, the island has strategic significance as it is located in an area where, he claims, Chinese and Russian vessels are actively operating.
Copenhagen's position was supported by Iceland's Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir. She stated that the people of Greenland do not wish to become part of the United States and urged NATO allies to focus on common security issues.
According to the head of the Icelandic government, it is important for the alliance to maintain unity, especially in light of threats from Russia.
The question of Greenland's status regularly arises following Trump’s statements; however, the authorities of Denmark and the leadership of the island itself consistently emphasize that the decision about the future of the territory can only be made by its population.
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