Greenland’s premier unaware of agreement between US and NATO
Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said he does not know what President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte have agreed on
NUUK, Greenland (MNTV) – Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said he does not know what President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte have agreed on regarding Greenland, referring to a framework for a deal related to the Danish territory the US is interested in.
Speaking at a press conference in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, Nielsen said “in relation to the agreement, I do not know what is specifically in it. But I know that we now have a working group that is working on a solution.”
He reiterated that no one other than Greenland and Denmark can make agreements on their behalf.
The prime minister said representatives from Greenland and Denmark met Rutte a few days ago and reiterated the red lines: national integrity, borders and international rules.
He also criticized the U.S. rhetoric on the issue, calling it “unacceptable.”
Nielsen noted that he believes Greenland and the U.S. can rebuild a good relationship.
“But of course it is difficult when you hear threats every single evening. Imagine what it has been like as a Greenlander — peaceful people in Greenland — to hear every day that someone wants to take away your freedom,” he added.
Rutte and Trump met Wednesday on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
The U.S. president later announced that a framework for a potential deal involving Greenland and the broader Arctic region had been established.
He also dropped the threat to impose tariffs on European countries who oppose his acquisition bid.
Trump has shown interest in Greenland because of its strategic Arctic location, rich mineral resources and concerns about increasing Russian and Chinese influence in the region.
Denmark and Greenland have rejected proposals to sell the territory, reaffirming Danish sovereignty over the island.
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