Greenland's leader repeats: Greenland is not for sale

Greenland's premier, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, has firmly reiterated that Greenland is not for sale, directly responding to U.S. President Donald Trump's latest remarks suggesting the territory should be controlled by the United States rather than Denmark.

"Unfortunately, we must repeat again: Greenland is not for sale. There must be respect for territorial integrity, international law, and our right to self-determination," Nielsen stated. He emphasized that Greenland's future is decided by its own people and that repeated desires for takeover or control do not alter this reality.

“

Unfortunately, we must repeat again: Greenland is not for sale. There must be respect for territorial integrity, international law, and our right to self-determination.

Nielsen's statement echoes the firm rejection from Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who also dismissed Trump's long-standing ambition to acquire Greenland. "Of course, Greenland is not for sale. We have said that clearly from the start," Frederiksen said. She characterized Trump's desire to "own and take over Greenland" as a well-known position from his side.

Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in purchasing Greenland since 2019, citing national security concerns and asserting that the U.S. will acquire the territory. However, both Greenland and Denmark have consistently maintained their stance that the island is not a commodity to be bought or sold. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte attempted to de-escalate the situation during a summit, referring to a "good process" underway concerning Greenland, possibly alluding to efforts to focus on Arctic security rather than territorial acquisition.

“

Of course, Greenland is not for sale. We have said that clearly from the start.