Danish Prime Minister arrives in Greenland after US Vice President's trip

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will visit Greenland next week, just days after a trip by US Vice President JD Vance and the formation of a new governing coalition in the autonomous territory.

In a statement released on March 29, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the visit aimed to "strengthen relations with Greenland" and enhance cooperation between the two sides, according to Politico . "I look forward to continuing the close and trusting cooperation between Greenland and Denmark," she said.

Trump's deputy criticized Denmark for not being able to protect Greenland from Russia and China.

Greenland announced a new governing coalition on March 28, including the Greenland Democratic Party and other parties. Alliance leader Jens-Frederik Nielsen stressed that this was a move to show solidarity, in the context of US President Donald Trump increasing pressure to annex Greenland into US territory.

While Ms Frederiksen will meet Mr Nielsen and the Greenland people, US Vice President JD Vance was not invited by the Greenland government and did not meet with the people during his visit on March 28. Instead, he went to the US Pituffik space base in Greenland and called on the territory to "reach a deal" with Washington.

Albatrosses fly over Greenland's capital Nuuk on March 29.

President Trump has repeatedly emphasized his ambition to include Greenland in the US territory, considering it a national security priority. He declared at the White House on March 28 that "we have to have" Greenland to ensure the US position in the Arctic.

However, Mr. Vance took a softer stance, affirming that the US respects Greenland's right to self-determination. "We believe that Greenland will decide to separate from Denmark, and when that happens, the US will discuss it with the Greenland people," he said.

Mr Vance's visit has drawn strong reactions from European leaders, including Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, who criticized the trip as disrespectful and unbecoming of an alliance. "This is no way to talk to a close ally," Mr Rasmussen said.

However, he also admitted that Denmark may need to increase its military presence in Greenland to counter threats from Russia and China.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/thu-tuong-dan-mach-toi-greenland-sau-chuyen-di-cua-pho-tong-thong-my-185250330065057487.htm