In life there are ways and means of saying things. Even when it comes to a country’s attempt to annex its territory. He Government of Greenland and its Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsenthey have issued separate statements. Both very diplomatic… but leaving the ideas clear and with a notice to the same NATO of which they are part.
The one issued this Monday, that “cannot accept that there is talk that Greenland could be occupied by the United States.” Not even as a mere possibilityan issue that the Greenlandic Prime Minister also dismisses, with a little more forcefulness (not too much either), in contrast to the bravado that Trump constantly leaves.
Without mentioning the Republican magnate, Jens-Frederik Nielsen does seem to want to remind him of something that seems to be forgotten on the other side of the pond. He does so with a publication on his Instagram in which he appears in front of Parliament and with the rest of the local deputies.”Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark and is therefore also a member of NATO throughout the Commonwealth.”
In his own statement, expanding that of the local Executive, he adds that this membership means “that security and defense are in the hands of NATO“. And this is a matter “that cannot be overlooked,” he concludes, alluding to the obligation of a common defense of the rest of the members.
Unlike what may happen in other territories, the local prime minister regrets, yes, that “In recent years, Greenland has attracted great interest in the international community and in NATO.” He immediately makes it clear that “this is not good in itself“, aware of shark ‘fight’ to sink their teeth into their enormous island for, mainly—
Nielsen, who does not refer to Donald Trump, does not forget the words of the US president and the White House itself, to annex Greenland, given Denmark’s refusal to negotiate for her.
Security, also key for “your friends”
“The position of our country on the borders is important, and our safety is important. For us, for our friends and to maintain a stable position in the Arctic,” continues the Greenlandic politician, aware of the interests not only of the United States, but also of China and Russia, whose vessels usually approach the Greenlandic coasts.
For all these reasons, the Greenlandic politician continues, his Government continues its work to “guarantee that NATO cooperates closely with the defense of Greenland and its territory.” This mainly includes talks with our partners, “including the United States”and through our cooperation with Denmark.
“We are a democratic society that makes decisions among ourselves. Our actions are international and based on human rights,” concludes the note by Jens-Frederik Nielsen in his longest response since Trump reactivated his plans with Greenland.
