DENMARK has described itself as now facing a defining moment in its diplomatic crisis with the United States over the issue of Greenland.
The assessment was made after US President Donald Trump once again hinted at the possible use of military force to seize the Arctic territory.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said there is a conflict over the territory ahead of a meeting in Washington, which will discuss the global competition for key raw materials.
US President Donald Trump has again insisted that Washington will take over Greenland “by whatever means necessary”, citing national security interests and concerns over Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic region.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump said Greenland, which is rich in strategic mineral resources, must come under US control to prevent other major powers from dominating it.
Trump’s stance has drawn strong opposition from Germany and Sweden, both of which expressed firm support for Denmark, in line with most NATO member states.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson warned that any US move to take over mineral-rich Greenland would be a violation of international law and could encourage other countries to act in a similar way.
Meanwhile, Germany has reiterated its support for Denmark and Greenland ahead of the talks in Washington.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, who is scheduled to meet his US counterpart Marco Rubio, held discussions in Iceland to address the strategic challenges in the region.
“If the US President is concerned about threats that might come from Russian or Chinese ships or submarines in the area, we can certainly work together to find solutions,” he said, stressing that Greenland’s future must be decided by its own people and Denmark. — Focus Malaysia
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