This Friday, the United States Vice President JD Vancetravel to Greenland In a moment of growing dispute over the Territory control. His arrival occurs within the framework of a series of activities that his wife, Usha Vanceshe had previously planned, but now she will be attended by her husband due to Reactions generated by statements of the US administration.
In an ironic tone, Vance shared a message in X: “There was so much excitement for Usha’s visit to Greenland that I decided that I didn’t want to have fun aloneso I will accompany her, “he said, doing indirect reference to the Criticism of some Greenlands politicians that accused the government of Donald Trump of “not respecting the right to self -determination.”
The US Vice President also explained in his message that he would take the opportunity to visit the “Space force guardians” on the northwest coast of Greenland and verify the safety situation in the region.
“I will visit some of our space force guardians in the Northwest coast In Greenland and, also, I will check What is happening with security There, ”he said.
Following the line of the White House In recent weeks, Vance defended that several countries threatened Greenland in relation to their territory and river routes, which could compromise security from the United States and other nearby countries such as Canada.
“Many countries threatened Greenland with Use your territories and river routes to threaten the United States, Canada and, of course, the people of Greenlandia, ”he said Vancewho added that the visit aims to “verify how things go there.”
Donald Trump’s dispute over the territory of Greenland
Donald Trump, when resuming the presidency, reactivated his interest in Greenland, considering that the control of the island is a Crucial issue for national security of the US.
In this way, the Secretary of State, Marco Rubiorecently argued that “It is not a joke, it is the president’s priority”adding that “the United States considers that Greenland’s property and control are an absolute need”, due to the presence of countries such as Russia and China in the vicinity of the island.
Given these statements, the Prime Minister of Greenland, Mute Bourup Egedereaffirmed the sovereignty over the territory And he stressed that his future depends exclusively on the will of the Greenlandic people. He also warned that, if the United States did not respect the right to self -determination of its country, the situation could get worse.
“If they do not clearly condemn how the United States treats Greenland, The situation will climb every day And American aggression will increase, “he said. Local political parties and the international community rejected the claims of Washington About the island.
On the other hand, Donald Trump defended the visit of Usha Vance to Greenland, arguing that it is not a provocation, but a “Friendship show” Between both nations.
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“This is a sample of friendship, not a provocation. We are dealing with many people from Greenland that wants to see that measures are taken so that they are duly protected and care“Trump said at a meeting with his cabinet.
Greenland’s political context
Meanwhile, Greenlandes prepare to receive the visit of Vance in an environment of growing discomfort. In the context of this visit, since Greenland is also living a Important political transition.
On March 11, the island held parliamentary elections that resulted in a coalition agreement to form a new government. The game Demokraatit (Democrats), who was in favor of the independence of Greenland regarding Denmarkformed a broad coalition, excluding the centrist Naleraqthat advocates immediate independence.
As for the meeting in Pituffikthe American military base in Greenland, it is expected that Vance will pronounce a speech against the military deployed there. The base is under the control of the United States from a bilateral agreement with Denmark signed in 1951.
The US delegation also includes key figures such as Michael WaltzWhite House National Security Advisor, Chris WrightSecretary of Energy, and the Republican Senator Mike Lee.
Source: Ambito
