Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has stated that the United States' position on Greenland has not shifted following a meeting with Donald Trump's envoy to the island, Jeff Landry. Speaking after the encounter, Nielsen described the talks as "constructive" but emphasized that there was "no sign ... that anything has changed" in Washington's plans regarding the territory, according to AFP.
Nielsen asserted, "We clearly reiterated that the people of Greenland are not for sale and that Greenlanders have the right to self-determination. This is not a subject for negotiation." The comments underscore Greenland's firm stance against any external control over its affairs.
Greenland's Foreign Minister, Múte B. Egede, also addressed reporters after the meeting, noting that the US has not abandoned its objective of acquiring the territory. "We have our red line. The Americans' starting point has not changed either," Egede stated, as reported by the Danish public broadcaster DR.
In additional remarks, Nielsen indicated that future meetings with US representatives would continue, but any closer cooperation would require the US to respect Greenland's sovereignty and established boundaries. "We will continue discussions, but the US must first acknowledge our red lines and sovereignty," he said.
Jeff Landry, the governor of Louisiana, arrived in Iceland last night to attend the "Future Greenland" business conference. Reuters noted that Landry was not specifically invited to the event, which was open for anyone to register.
