Greenland not for sale, PM tells Trump; Denmark backs sovereignty

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has firmly stated that the autonomous Danish territory is not for sale, demanding respect for its territorial integrity and right to self-determination. In a Facebook post, Nielsen reiterated, "Greenland is not for sale," emphasizing that the future of the island is decided by its people.

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Greenland is not for sale.

His remarks align with those of Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who also asserted that Greenland is not on the market and that Copenhagen will defend "every inch of its territory." Frederiksen stressed that all parties, including allies, must respect the Greenlandic people's right to self-determination as a sovereign state.

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Territorial integrity, international law and our right to self-determination must be respected.

These declarations follow reports of U.S. interest in acquiring Greenland. U.S. Special Envoy for Greenland, Jeff Landry, visited the island in May and recommended several priorities to increase American presence. These include establishing direct shipping routes, expanding diplomatic and military presence, and creating a joint U.S.-Greenlandic investment fund.

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Greenland is not for sale.

While tensions surrounding U.S. aspirations for Greenland persisted through 2025, they reportedly eased in January following a pre-agreement in Davos between the U.S. president and the NATO Secretary General to bolster Arctic security. However, the recent statements underscore Greenland and Denmark's resolute stance on sovereignty.

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every inch of its territory.