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Fuming Denmark summons US ambassador over Greenland envoy

Fuming Denmark summons US ambassador over Greenland envoy

13 Sept 07:52 Key points summarised by AI
  • Denmark summoned the US ambassador after President Trump appointed a special envoy to Greenland who immediately declared his intention to make the territory "a part of the US."
  • Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen expressed deep anger, warning Washington to respect Denmark's sovereignty, a stance strongly reiterated by Greenlandic leaders.
  • Both Denmark and Greenland firmly rejected any notion of annexation, asserting their joint territorial integrity and the right of Greenlanders to determine their own future.
  • The European Union offered its full solidarity to Denmark, emphasizing that territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law.
  • The US views resource-rich Greenland as strategically vital for national security, economic advantages, and its location in the Arctic, which holds untapped minerals and emerging shipping routes.
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