– There is a conflict over Greenland, this is a decisive moment, the stakes go beyond what can be seen with the naked eye – said Frederiksen during a debate with the leaders of Danish political parties.
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What did the Prime Minister of Denmark say about Greenland?
What is the position of party leaders in Greenland?
What values does Denmark want to defend?
What did Donald Trump say about Greenland?
In a message on social media, she emphasized that “Denmark is a loyal and strong ally.” “We are in the process of seriously rearming and we are ready to defend our values wherever necessary, including in the Arctic,” she wrote.
“We believe in international law and the right of nations to self-determination, which is why we defend the principles of sovereignty, self-determination and territorial integrity,” she added.
Greenland defends its identity. There is a statement
Earlier on Sunday, the leaders of all five parties in Greenland's parliament wrote in a joint statement that they “do not want to be Americans or Danes, but Greenlanders.”
Greenlandic party leaders said they were open to “dialogue with allies and countries they cooperate with,” including the US, but on the principles of respect for diplomacy and law.
Trump said Friday in Washington, D.C., during a White House meeting on the future of Venezuela's oil sector, that he wants an agreement with Greenland — “if not kindly, then the harder way.” He stressed that if the US does not do it, Russia or China will do it.
