Greenland Premier Rejects US Pressure Over Sovereignty
"The Americans know that we support them; they know there is no obstacle to the United States increasing security in the Arctic on Greenlandic territory if they wish to do so. But going from that to pressuring to take over a country that is populated and has its own sovereignty is not acceptable," Nielsen told the newspaper Sermitsiaq.
He recalled that US Ambassador to Denmark Ken Howery had previously acknowledged Greenland’s stance of not wanting to become part of the United States. Nielsen argued that Washington is now speaking with “two voices” regarding Greenland.
"What we are experiencing now is the exact opposite of dialogue with the ambassador, because the fact that (US President Donald) Trump in no way informed us of the appointment and in no way told us about the intentions behind the appointment is one-way communication on Trump’s part. It takes at least two to have a conversation, and that has not happened,” he explained.
The Prime Minister emphasized that trust among allies is essential, expressing hope that this principle will hold true in the current situation with the US.
"At no point have we been contacted by the United States about the plans for this special envoy, so I am just as much in the dark as everyone else about what this person is supposed to do. But I note from the media that he is to assist Trump in his efforts to take over our country," Nielsen added.
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