Danish PM reiterates Greenland's position of rejecting being part of US
During a joint press appearance in Copenhagen alongside Denmark’s prime minister, Greenland’s premier restated the island’s long-standing stance against any proposal suggesting US ownership. He said, "We are a democratic society that makes our own decisions ... Greenland does not want to be owned by the United States, and Greenland will not be governed from Washington."
Denmark’s leader echoed this message, underlining unity between Copenhagen and Nuuk and stating that, "we come together, we stay together, and we leave together."
She further emphasized that international borders cannot be altered through coercion and that smaller nations should not be intimidated by more powerful states. She also noted that Denmark has been a dependable ally of the United States for many years and continues to fulfill its obligations within NATO.
These statements were made just one day before senior Danish and Greenlandic officials are scheduled to hold talks with US counterparts in Washington, according to reports. The meeting is expected to include top foreign policy officials from Denmark and Greenland, as well as senior US leaders.
Greenland, which governs itself while remaining part of the Kingdom of Denmark, has drawn increasing attention from Washington due to its strategic geographic position and significant mineral wealth. However, repeated assertions by former US President Donald Trump that the island should be acquired by the United States — including his refusal to rule out the use of military force — have sparked widespread international criticism.
Trump, who built his reputation in real estate, has previously described control of Greenland as an "absolute necessity" for US economic security, likening it to a "large real estate deal."
Both Danish and Greenlandic authorities have consistently dismissed any notion of selling the territory, reaffirming Denmark’s sovereignty over the island.
At the same time, reports indicate that several European countries, including the United Kingdom, are considering discussions on a potential troop deployment to the autonomous territory, an idea reportedly aimed at addressing US security concerns related to the region.
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