After several months in silence, The tension surrounding Greenland again grows. The thing is Denmark quoted the United States Business Manager After a press report was disseminated that denounced “attempts for interference” of the North American country on Greenland, territory administered by the European State.
In the past, the US president, Donald Trump, had already Expressed interest in staying in the ice cream giant. The Republican leader highlighted the possibility of buying the territory as well as taking control with the Use of military force.
In the past, both Denmark and the Greenlandic government itself They rejected the possibility of joining the United States and reiterated that the island “is not for sale“. In this new scenario, both states They condemned the denunciations of American intelligence activities.
According to the press report, “one of the alleged American agents was preparing a list of Greenlands favorable to Washington. In addition, he also sought to identify those who oppose President Trump.
On the other hand, the report also emphasizes that two other people “would have sought approaches with politicians and businessmen”.
Dr’s report clarified that He failed to determine if the Americans acted on their own initiative or followed superiors. He also said to know his identities, but decided not to publish them to protect his sources.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said: “We are aware that foreign actors continue to show interest in Greenland and in their role within the kingdom of Denmark.”
“Therefore, it is not surprising that we experience external attempts to influence the future of the kingdom. But any interference in our internal affairs will be, of course, unacceptable,” he said.
Following the facts, the Foreign Minister made the decision to summon the US representative for a meeting. In that sense, Rasmussen said that cooperation between Denmark and Greenland “is narrow and is based on mutual trust.”
The beginning of the conflict and the response of Denmark
At the beginning of his second term, Donald Trump generated surprise by declaring: “The United States of America considers that Greenland’s property and control are an absolute need. “ The statement revived diplomatic tension with Denmark – which maintains sovereignty over the island despite its political, judicial and resource autonomy – and with the Greenlands themselves.
The situation climbed after the visit of the American vice president JD Vance to the Arctic Island, where around 58,000 people reside, in March this year. As a reaction, the Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, to Greenland to hold meetings with Prime Minister Múte Egede and with her elected successor, Jens-Frederik Nielsen.
In his statements, Frederiksen was overwhelming: “Greenland is from the Greenlandes. And that will be the message that we will send together the next few days. “In addition, he stressed before the press that” the United States will not stay with Greenland “and, on a visit to Nuuk, capital of the island, he added: “We need to be together in these difficult times in which Greenland is. And when Greenland is in a difficult situation, also The kingdom of Denmark and Europe are. “
For his part, the elected prime minister Nielsen agreed on the rejection of the US claims: “To speak of annexation and acquire Greenland without respecting his sovereignty is not respectful. So let’s start for being respectful between us and forge a solid collaboration in all aspects. “
Source: Ambito
