Copenhagen [Denmark], January 7: Seven European leaders expressed solidarity with Greenland on Tuesday after renewed threats by President Donald Trump about the United States taking control of the Danish territory.
"Greenland belongs to its people. It is for Denmark and Greenland, and them only, to decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland," the statement said.
The joint statement was signed by the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Britain and Denmark.
It was issued following new comments by Trump asserting Washington's interest in bringing the largely autonomous territory under US control, saying Washington "needs" Greenland for national security purposes. The leaders stressed the importance of the principles enshrined in the UN Charter, including sovereignty, territorial integrity and the inviolability of borders.
They also noted that the Kingdom of Denmark, including Greenland, is part of NATO, and said security in the Arctic must therefore be "achieved collectively" with NATO allies.
Source: Qatar Tribune