Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederick Nielsen on Sunday strictly rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim in which he said that ‘America would get control of Greenland’.
Nielsen wrote in a Facebook post, ‘President Trump says that America will achieve Greenland. I want to make it clear: America will not get Greenland. We are not subject to anyone else. We will decide our future ourselves.
Why America’s interest on Greenland
Greenland is a huge and resource-rich island located in the Atlantic Ocean, is a autonomous region of Denmark and also an ally of NATO. Trump claims that it is necessary for national security and he has expressed his intention to include it in America.
Will America use military force?
In an interview to NBC News, Trump said that he was not rejecting the possibility of taking Greenland by force. However, he also said, ‘I think we can get it even without military force.’ Trump linked his statement with world peace and international security, but also cleared, I do not dismiss any option.
Denmark and Greenland’s sharp reaction
Trump’s statements are outrageous in Greenland and Denmark. Local leaders of Greenland and public are considering this claim of America as derogatory and unacceptable.
Trump’s controversial statement on Russia
When Trump was asked what message of the move would go to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has captured many parts of Ukraine, Trump replied, I don’t care.
Will Greenland issue become a new global controversy
Following this controversial statement by Trump, tension may increase in the relationship between the US and Denmark in international politics. The clear message of the Prime Minister of Greenland shows that he will not compromise on his sovereignty. Now it will be seen what the US takes further on this issue.