During a visit to Washington’s huge island, Mette Frederiksen emphasized that Denmark will not give in to Trump’s pressures
The Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reaffirmed on Thursday (3) sovereignty on During a visit to the island and warned the that “they cannot attach another country.” American President Donald Trump said last month that he “needs” Greenland and talked about taking possession of this dynamic autonomous territory in Arctic with strategic interests. During a visit to Washington’s huge island, Frederiksen emphasized that Denmark will not give in to the pressures of .
The United States “cannot attach another country,” said the Danish leader in English, ensuring that these threats cannot be based on a security argument, the reasoning that the US president uses to justify this aspiration. “In terms of security, there are many things that we and you can do,” said Frederiksen. “Greenland has been part of NATO and, 75 years ago, we have a defense agreement with you that gives them ample access,” he said. “If you want to have a greater presence in Greenland, Greenland and Denmark are prepared.”
American pressure intensified in late March, when Vice President JD Vance visited the only military base of American power in this Arctic Territory. Repeating the accusations formulated during this trip, Vance said on Thursday that Denmark had “invested below the necessary infrastructure and security” in this territory. “I believe they want to be independent of Denmark, and when that happens, we can talk about the relationship we will have between the United States and Greenland,” he told Conservative NewsMax news broadcaster.
Frederiksen insisted that his country is reinforcing his island presence with new polar ships, long -range drones and greater satellite capacities. “We respect our commitments, and others will follow us,” said the prime minister, noting that Arctic safety has always been a “common task.” His visit occurs shortly after the formation of a new coalition government in Greenland, which brings together four of the five parties represented in the local parliament, under the leadership of the Democrats, in the right right.
*With information from AFP
Posted by Victor Oliveira
