Thursday, April 3, 2025 - Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, has reaffirmed her commitment to supporting Greenland, as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to express interest in acquiring the semi-autonomous Danish territory.
Frederiksen arrived in Nuuk on Wednesday, for talks with
Greenland’s incoming government, marking the start of her three-day visit to
the Arctic Island. Her trip comes less than a week after U.S. Vice President JD
Vance’s visit, which was met with a cold reception from both Danish and
Greenlandic authorities.
"The
U.S. shall not take over Greenland. Greenland belongs to the
Greenlanders," Frederiksen declared firmly.
The Danish leader emphasized her commitment to Greenland,
describing the situation as challenging and pledging stronger ties between
Copenhagen and Nuuk. She stressed the importance of mutual respect and
cooperation, particularly at a time when international interest in the Arctic
is intensifying.
Greenland’s incoming Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen,
who recently won the parliamentary election and is set to lead a coalition
government, welcomed Frederiksen’s visit. He reaffirmed that Denmark remains
Greenland’s closest partner, despite ongoing discussions about Greenland’s
future.
Frederiksen also vowed to advocate for equal rights between
Greenlanders and Danes within the Danish realm, highlighting the need for
diplomatic dialogue in foreign and security policy matters.
"Our
top priority is to discuss geopolitical challenges and how we can navigate them
together. This is what truly matters now," she stated.
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