Donald Trump does not give up his rhetoric and talks about the desire to take over Greenland. Meanwhile, the Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski estimated that “the Arctic should not be treated as a way or way to re -set boundaries.” According to her, the island, which is an autonomous territory depending on Denmark, should be seen as an ally. The head of the Government in Copenhagen Mette Frederiksen on Tuesday took a short journey around Europe to talk about support in respect of respect for international borders.
Republican senator Lisa Murkowski from Alaska was asked on Tuesday during the Arctic Frontiers conference in Norwegian Tromso or the words of the American president Donald TrumpRepublican, should be taken seriously about the desire to take over Greenland. She replied that “only the president knows what he meant.”
She reminded that when Trump proposed during his first term Denmark Purchase of Greenland – the island is a Danish autonomous dependent territory – then it was accepted as a joke. – However, there are more people in the new administration who look at this matter very seriously – she emphasized.
Murkowski: Greenland should be seen as an ally
According to the senator, “the Arctic should not be treated as a method or way to re -set boundaries.” “For us in the United States, it is crucial to recognize the sovereignty of the indigenous people of Greenland,” she noted.
She estimated that Greenland should be seen as an ally, not as something to take over. Instead of talking about buying an island – she said – you should focus on working with the Greenlanders in matters of security, economy and trade. She also emphasized that you should have respect for the role he played in this context.
When asked about the aggressive tone of Trump, which can be associated with a colonial and imperial approach to the Arctic, Murkowski replied that “unfortunately, it is so”.
The politician reminded that as a politician from Alaska, he acts for the indigenous people of this state. – I am worried about rhetoric, we should show recognition to native residents – she emphasized. “I would like to be able to say that I have some influence on the rhetoric of the White House, but in Washington” a new day began “” – said Murkowski.
Arctic Frontiers is an annual international conference that gathers scientists, politicians, entrepreneurs and local communities to discuss the future of the Arctic.
Danish prime minister's journey in search of support
On Tuesday, the Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen traveled a one -day journey around Europe, which aimed to seek support in the face of Trump's statement.
After meeting the Secretary General NATO Marek Rutte In Brussels, she said that in her opinion “there is no reason to think that there is a military threat to Greenland or Denmark.”
In recent weeks, Trump has repeatedly talked about the need to take over USA Greenland, which is an autonomous territory depending on Denmark. He did not exclude the use of military or economic pressure.
In turn, the head of NATO on platform X wrote briefly that it was a good meeting, and the conversation concerned cooperation as part of increasing safety in the Baltic Sea, supporting Ukraine and investing more in defense, including in the far north.
Frederiksen: There is a clear message from friends from Nordic countries and Europe
On Tuesday, Frederiksen also took part in the meeting with the president France Emmanuel Macron in Paris. After him, she stated that political leaders in Europe and outside of them gave her full support in respect of respect for international borders.
– A clear message from friends from Nordic countries and Europe, as well as from outside Europe, is that of course there must be respect for the territories and sovereignty of states. This is crucial for the international community, which we built together after the Second World War – she said.
Earlier she saw in Berlin with chancellor Olaf Scholzz. He estimated that “borders cannot be shifted by force.” He indicated that “the inviolability of borders is the basic principle of international law” and that “this principle must apply to everyone.”
However, the head of the Danish government emphasized that both countries are “close friends” and have “very similar worldview”.
At the end of last week, the Financial Times reported that Frederiksen had a telephone conversation with Trump. According to the newspaper, the discussion went “very badly” and deprived the Danes that the territorial claims of the American leader are only a negotiating tactic.
On Sunday, the Danish Prime Minister received support from the leaders of the Nordic countries – Norway, Sweden and Finlandwith whom she met at dinner at her house. “Nordic countries have always stood together. And in a new and more unpredictable reality that we face, strong and close alliances and friendships have become even more important,” Frederiksen wrote after this meeting in social media.
Source of the main photo: PAP/EPA/IDA Marie Odgaard