Greenland PM rejects Venezuela comparison, rules out overnight takeover
“Our country is not the right one to compare with Venezuela. We have a country that is democratic. It has been so for many, many years,” Nielsen said at a press briefing. He stressed there is no cause for alarm, adding, “The situation is not such that the United States can take over Greenland. That is not the situation. We should therefore not panic. We should restore the good cooperation we have had.”
Acknowledging public concern, Nielsen said, “I can fully understand that the population looks to Naalakkersuisut and is worried,” referring to Greenland’s government. He also rejected speculation about military scenarios, saying, “First of all, I would like to say that I do not think it is appropriate to talk about possible or potential military operations in this country. I would like to repeat that we are not in a situation where we think that there could be a takeover of the country overnight.”
The premier warned that Greenland’s government would adopt a firmer stance if discussions continued through indirect channels, emphasizing that dialogue should not occur via the media.
“Now it must be enough that communication takes place through the media and via various roundabout channels. That is not respectful,” he said.
Nielsen called for unity within Greenland and among allied countries, stating, “We must show that we stand together in society. The countries we are allied with, we must also show our unity.”
He added that Greenland’s government has taken all possible measures to safeguard its interests.
The remarks follow repeated statements by US President Donald Trump expressing interest in taking control of Greenland, a self-governing territory within Denmark, and suggesting he would not rule out military action. After a recent US operation in Venezuela that captured President Nicolas Maduro, Trump renewed calls on Sunday for an American takeover of Greenland for US security purposes.
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has urged Trump to “stop the threats,” while several European countries and the EU have voiced strong support for Denmark and Greenland, emphasizing the importance of sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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