Denmark suggested that the team of the elected President of the United States Donald Trump strengthen security measures in Greenland, including the strengthening of the US military presence, instead of acquiring the island.
According to the publication of Axios, the Dania government, trying to avoid political conflict with the United States, intends to reorient Trump’s attention from the capture of the island to security issues, thereby rejecting his plans to acquire Greenland.
During the negotiations, Danish representatives handed over to the Trump team that Greenland is not for sale. The government proposed to increase the US military presence on the island and take additional measures to protect it.
Prime Minister Denmark Mette Fredericksen previously stated that she did not believe in Trump’s intentions to forcibly capture Greenland.
– Trump’s statements about Greenland
December 23, 2024 Donald Trump on the social network Truth Social again voiced his position on the need to control the USA over Greenland, calling the possession of the island “absolutely necessary” for the country’s security.
These statements caused wide criticism, especially from the representatives of Greenland.
“Greenland belongs to its people. We will not be sold and will never be sold. Our long -term struggle for freedom will not be lost,” said Greenland Prime Minister Muta Burop Eggie in an anadola’s written statement.
– Trump about the Panama Canal and Greenland
January 8, Trump said that he could not guarantee a refusal to use military force to control Greenland and the Panama Canal. He noted that these territories are important for US economic security.
Trump emphasized that the Panama Canal, built by the US forces, is now under the control of China, which causes concern.
“The Panaman Channel is vital for our country. We handed it over to Panama, but now it is controlled by China. This is unacceptable,” he said.
Panama authorities responded to Trump’s statements. “The sovereignty over our channel is not subject to discussion. The only power that controls the channel is Panama,” said President Jose Raul Mulino in turn.
Panama Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha called the Panaman Canal part of the national struggle for sovereignty:
“The Panama Canal is a conquest that cannot be challenged.”