Greenland’s government on Monday said it could not accept a US takeover of the Arctic island under “any circumstance”, while stressing it would work to develop the island’s defence under North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
“The United States has once again reiterated its desire to take over Greenland. This is something that the governing coalition in Greenland cannot accept under any circumstance,” the autonomous Danish territory’s government said in a statement, following repeated threats by US President Donald Trump to bring the island under US control.
Trump had openly pushed for the United States to acquire Greenland, dismissing Denmark’s role and warning that the Arctic island could otherwise fall under Russian or Chinese influence.
While speaking to reporters, Trump claimed that Greenland should make a deal because its existing defences were minimal.
Greenland government rejects Trump’s takeover threats
NUUK, JAN 12 (AFP)