Nato and Greenland’s government said they plan to step up cooperation to strengthen the defence of the Danish autonomous territory, in a move aimed at deterring US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring the island.
Facing the possibility of annexation by force, Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said he was placing his trust in the US-led Nato alliance. “Our security and defence belong in Nato. That is a fundamental and unwavering position,” Nielsen said in a post on social media.
He added that his government would work to ensure that defence developments in and around Greenland are carried out in close cooperation with Nato, in consultation with allies — including the United States — and in partnership with Denmark.