Greenland PM States No Change in US Stance

Greenland. Greenland's Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen stated on Monday that there has been no change in America's perspective towards Greenland. Nielsen said this after a meeting with the special envoy of the US President Donald Trump, stating that the US perspective towards Greenland has not changed.

Prime Minister Nielsen described the meeting with American diplomat Jeff Landry as 'constructive' but said that no major achievement was expected due to the lack of change in the American perspective.

Prime Minister Nielsen said at a press conference, "This was a constructive meeting where we were able to engage in dialogue with positive sentiment and great respect."

He further added, "We have clearly reiterated in the talks that the people of Greenland are not for sale and that Greenlanders have the right to self-determination."

Landry's visit comes at a time when transatlantic tensions have somewhat eased but not disappeared regarding Trump's repeated claims in the region. Greenland's Foreign Minister Múte Bourup Egede also told reporters after the meeting that America has not abandoned its goal of acquiring the land.

He said, "We have our boundaries. The starting point for the Americans has also not changed." Last January, Trump had backed down from his threat to occupy Greenland after fierce resistance from Denmark and other NATO allies.

Subsequently, the first meeting was held between Copenhagen and Nuuk officials in Washington, after which Greenland formed a task force to discuss the American position.

US President Trump has repeatedly argued that America needs to control Greenland due to national security concerns. His argument is, "If America does not occupy the Arctic island (Greenland), it could fall into the hands of China or Russia."

Landry, the governor of Louisiana, is visiting here for the first time as the US special envoy to Greenland. He is scheduled to participate in an economic forum in Greenland's capital on Tuesday and Wednesday.