Fri Apr 04 08:25:53 UTC 2025: ## Denmark Rejects US Attempt to Annex Greenland

**NUUK, Greenland (April 4, 2025)** – Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen delivered a strong rebuke to the United States on Thursday, firmly rejecting President Donald Trump’s attempts to annex Greenland. During a three-day visit to the strategically important Arctic island, Frederiksen stated unequivocally, “You cannot annex another country, not even with an argument about international security.”

Frederiksen’s statement comes in response to Trump’s pursuit of Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, citing concerns about U.S. national security. This pursuit was further fueled by a recent visit from U.S. Vice President JD Vance to a Greenlandic military base, where he accused Denmark of insufficient investment in the territory.

While acknowledging Denmark’s commitment to strengthening Arctic security and its strong alliance with the U.S., Frederiksen emphasized that the proposed annexation is unacceptable. She highlighted Denmark’s consistent cooperation with the U.S. on various issues, contrasting this with the perceived threat of annexation. The Danish Prime Minister stressed the importance of maintaining the established world order and working collaboratively with the U.S. to enhance Arctic security, rather than through unilateral actions.

Greenland, which has been exploring greater autonomy from Denmark, has also expressed strong opposition to Trump’s plans. Last week, Greenlandic political parties formed a broad coalition government in response to the perceived threat to their sovereignty. Frederiksen’s visit concluded on Friday, leaving the future of U.S.-Greenland-Denmark relations uncertain amidst this escalating geopolitical tension.

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