Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that the United States could be permitted to increase its military presence in Greenland, as she reaffirmed that the Danish-governed territory is not for sale.
Speaking ahead of a European Union meeting in Brussels, Frederiksen acknowledged the growing strategic importance of the Arctic region and the potential for larger security cooperation with the US.
“I totally agree with the Americans that the High North, the Arctic region, is becoming more and more important when we are talking about defence and security and deterrence,” Frederiksen said. “And it is possible to find a way to ensure stronger footprints in Greenland.”
Frederiksen, however, repeated that the territory is “not for sale.”
Her remarks come amid renewed pressure from President Donald Trump’s administration to explore a deal in which the US would acquire Greenland. Trump has long maintained that the territory holds significant strategic value for national security, particularly as Russia and China work to expand their presence in the Arctic. Greenland is also believed to be rich in natural resources. […]
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