The Danish Prime Minister issues a statement regarding the NATO Secretary General's meeting with Trump on Greenland.
Following news from Davos last night regarding the meeting between US President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte about Greenland and their announcement of reaching a framework agreement on Greenland, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen issued a statement this morning, Thursday, Danish time, which read:
“Security in the Arctic is a matter for the entire NATO alliance. Therefore, it is natural and appropriate for the NATO Secretary General and the US President to discuss it. The Kingdom of Denmark has always strived to enhance NATO’s involvement in the Arctic.”.
The Danish government coordinated its efforts with the Greenlandic government (Naalakkersuisut) throughout this process. We are in close contact with NATO, and I have spoken with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte regularly, including before and after his meeting with President Trump in Davos.
NATO fully understands the Kingdom of Denmark's position. We can negotiate on all political issues: security, investments, and the economy. But we cannot negotiate our sovereignty.
I was informed that this did not happen either. And of course, only Denmark and Greenland have the right to make decisions on matters concerning them.
The Kingdom of Denmark continues to wish to engage in constructive dialogue with allies on how to enhance security in the Arctic, including the United States' Golden Dome, provided that this is done with respect for our territorial integrity.”
The statement has ended.
