Copenhagen: Greenland has reaffirmed its allegiance to Denmark, dismissing any notions of forming an alliance with the United States. The Prime Minister of Greenland, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, emphasized Greenland's intention to remain part of Denmark rather than becoming a U.S. territory. This announcement was made during a joint press conference with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Copenhagen.
According to Thai News Agency, the declaration from Greenland's leadership comes in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's attempts to assert control over the Arctic islands. Despite Trump's efforts, Greenland has expressed a preference to remain under Danish governance rather than aligning with the U.S. The upcoming meeting at the White House, involving the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, follows Trump's intensified threats to annex Greenland, an autonomous part of the Kingdom of Denmark.
Greenland, while under Danish rule for centuries, has been progressively moving toward independence since 1979, a goal supported by all parties in its parliament. However, the recent statement from Greenland's Prime Minister has left some ambiguity regarding a potential long-term policy change.
President Trump has frequently asserted Greenland's significance to U.S. security, highlighting the territorial need to preempt Russian or Chinese control over the strategically important and resource-rich location. Meanwhile, White House discussions have explored various strategies to bring Greenland under U.S. jurisdiction, including military involvement and financial incentives aimed at encouraging Greenlandic secession from Denmark.