News|Donald TrumpGreenland rejects US takeover under ‘any circumstance’Self-governed Danish territory says that NATO is in charge of defence of the island and that it will not accept US takeover.

The government of Greenland has officially rejected any threats from the United States regarding a potential takeover. The self-governed Danish territory emphasized its NATO membership, stating that its defense responsibilities are managed through this alliance.

The governing coalition of Greenland declared, "The United States has once again reiterated its desire to take over Greenland. This is something that the governing coalition in Greenland cannot accept under any circumstance." They further stated, "As part of the Danish commonwealth, Greenland is a member of NATO, and the defense of Greenland must therefore be through NATO."

The U.S. President has persisted in his assertions to control Greenland, suggesting potential unilateral actions. These statements have caused significant concern among European countries, which have warned about the serious repercussions such actions would have on US-European relations. Several European nations, including France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the United Kingdom, have expressed their support for Greenland and Denmark in light of these threats.

The U.S. administration has argued that if Greenland does not come under U.S. control, it might fall under the influence of other nations such as Russia and China. In response, European leaders have shown interest in enhancing security cooperation in the Arctic to mitigate these tensions.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte commented on the importance of Arctic security, highlighting the risk of increased Russian and Chinese activity as new sea routes open. Meanwhile, the Chinese Foreign Ministry cautioned against using China as a justification for advancing U.S. interests in the Arctic, urging respect for international law and the rights of all nations to operate in the region.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.