Greenland criticizes the statements of President Donald Trump, who described the Arctic island as “a badly managed piece of ice”, pointing out that it is not just a frozen territory, but a community of 57,000 people.
Greenland does not agree with Donald Trump's statements. PHOTO: X
Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen reacted to President Donald Trump's remarks about Greenland, rejecting his characterization of the island as “a huge, badly managed piece of ice.”
Jens-Frederik Nielsen emphasized that Greenland is not just an Arctic territory, but a community of 57,000 people who work every day as good citizens of the world and who respect their allies, Agerpres reported.
“We are not a simple piece of ice. We are a proud population of 57,000 people, working every day as good citizens of the world, with full respect for all our allies.” he stated.
His reaction came shortly after Donald Trump, angry with NATO member states, posted an offensive message on the Truth platform: “REMEMBER GREENLAND, THAT HUGE AND POORLY MANAGED BLOCK OF ICE.”
In the same context, the prime minister appealed to NATO allies to remain united in the defense of international law and the post-war geopolitical order, insisting that these principles are now being called into question.
“I think all allies should stick together to try to keep them. I hope that's the case.” Nielsen said.
US-Greenland tensions escalated in January when the White House announced that Donald Trump was considering using military force to take over the island, prompting Germany, France and other European states to send small military contingents to the island as a gesture of solidarity and deterrence.
Later, Trump returned to his intentions after talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, setting the framework for a future agreement and steering the conflict towards a diplomatic solution.
In parallel, Greenland, Denmark and the US started diplomatic talks that continue, with other meetings scheduled to strengthen cooperation and security in the Arctic.
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Donald Trump and his supporters have argued that the US needs Greenland to counter threats from Russia and China in the Arctic and that Denmark cannot secure the island on its own. Currently, the US already has a base on the island and can expand its presence under a 1951 treaty.
Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen admitted that although diplomatic talks are ongoing, the US president's ambitions for the island have not been abandoned.
“I don't think his desire to take over or control Greenland was out of the equation,” he declared, stressing that compliance with the NATO alliance and international law remains a strategic priority.
