Denmark Expresses Willingness to Discuss with Trump, Reiterates Greenland Will Not Be U.S. State

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1 year ago

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Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen indicated that Denmark is open to discussing cooperation with the U.S. following Trump's recent comments on Greenland.
Rasmussen recognized the legitimate U.S. and NATO interests in the region, amidst concerns about increased great power rivalry due to Arctic changes.
He emphasized that Greenland has its own ambitions and suggested that independence wouldn't equate to becoming a U.S. state.
In response to Trump’s assertion that Greenland is vital for U.S. national security, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen expressed confidence that military force would not be employed to acquire Greenland.
Germany and France have voiced concern over Trump's stance, stressing the inviolability of national borders.

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