Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens‑Frederik Nielsen said that recent statements by the United States will not change Greenland’s position and that the citizens there will decide their own future. His comments came after the U.S. made harsh statements, including tariff threats and discussion about its interest in the Island.
Nielsen made his position clear in a message on Facebook, saying that Greenland will not accept pressure from the United States. He said his government will keep talking on, respect, and international law while protecting Greenland’s freedom.
He also mentioned that many people in Denmark and Greenland showed support recently by taking part in protests. Thousands of people gathered in Copenhagen and other cities to show unity and defend Greenland’s right to make its own decisions. Protesters showed signs and shouted statements like “Greenland is not for sale”.
The prime minister thanked those who joined in the protests and said their support was very important. He said the support from other countries and leaders showed that Greenland is a democratic state that must be respected.
Greenland is the world’s largest island, but it is not an independent country. It is a self‑governing part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Denmark controls foreign policy and defence for Greenland, but the people there have a separate culture and way of living.
U.S. interest in Greenland has been in the news because U.S. President Donald Trump expressed a desire to take the island for strategic reasons. Trump and some U.S. officials have said Greenland’s location in the Arctic is important for national security. However, these statements upset many people in Greenland and Denmark, who see them as pressure rather than cooperation.
In reaction to the U.S. statements, large protests have taken place in Greenland’s capital, Nuuk and in Copenhagen, Denmark’s capital. Many people marched to show that Greenland’s future belongs to its people and that decisions should not be made by others.
The prime minister’s message also highlighted that support from other nations matters, but not as interference. He said the support from other leaders was a sign of respect for Greenland’s democratic status and ability to make choices on its own.
This situation has drawn international attention because it involves security, sovereignty, and strong feelings from the people of Greenland and Denmark. People in both places want more respect for their independence and ability to choose their own future without external pressure.
Greenland’s Prime Minister made it clear that the country will keep its own path and protect its rights, even with outside comments and threats. He said that talking and respecting each other are needed to keep good and peaceful political relations.
