“The presidents of the European Council and the European Commission, Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen, expressed their “full solidarity” with Denmark and the people of Greenland after the decision of US President Donald Trump to appoint a special representative for Greenland.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
Illustrative photo: Getty Images Source: “European Truth” with reference to statements cost and von der Leyen in X
Details: The EU leadership in a joint statement indicated that security in the Arctic remains a key priority for the European Union, “and we are committed to working with allies and partners on this issue.”
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“Territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law. These principles are important not only for the European Union, but also for countries around the world,” they added.
The heads of the European Council and the European Commission also said they express “full solidarity” with Denmark and the people of Greenland.
US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that appoints the governor Louisiana’s Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that expects respect from the United States. In addition, the US ambassador will be summoned to the Danish Foreign Ministry.
Since Trump took office, relations between Denmark and the US have become strained. It comes as Trump expressed his desire to seize Greenland, the resource-rich Danish territory in the Arctic, citing “security considerations“.
Both Denmark and Greenland insistthat the island is not for sale, and that he will decide his own future.