US designs on Greenland unchanged, PM says after meeting Trump envoy
The Prime Minister of Greenland stated that the U.S. position on the territory remains unchanged following a meeting with President Trump's envoy. Jens-Frederik Nielsen emphasized Greenland's right to self-determination and reiterated that the island is not for sale. The visit comes amid ongoing tensions regarding U.S. interests in Greenland, despite previous claims by Trump to acquire the territory.
- ▪Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen described the meeting with U.S. envoy Jeff Landry as constructive but noted no change in U.S. stance.
- ▪Greenland's foreign minister stated that the U.S. has not abandoned its aims regarding the territory.
- ▪Nielsen emphasized that the people of Greenland have the right to self-determination and that the island is not for sale.
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People attend a protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's demand that the Arctic island be ceded to the U.S., calling for it to be allowed to determine its own future, in front of the U.S. consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, Jan. 17. Reuters-YonhapNUUK — The United States' stance towards Greenland has not altered, the premier for the Danish autonomous territory said Monday after a first meeting with President Donald Trump's envoy to the island, who came to Nuuk without an official invite.Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen called the meeting with envoy Jeff Landry "constructive" -- but noted there was "no sign... that anything has changed" with the U.S.
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