LIVE: Denmark's Mette Frederiksen and Greenland's Jens-Frederik Nielsen Hold Joint Briefing

Today in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland’s incoming Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen held a joint briefing to send a clear message amid escalating pressure from the United States over the territory’s future.

A Clear Message on Sovereignty
During the briefing, Frederiksen firmly stated,

“You cannot annex another country – not even with arguments about international security.”
Her remarks come in response to recent controversial comments by U.S. officials, including those from President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, whose remarks have fueled fears over the potential U.S. intervention in Greenland’s affairs. This statement underscores Denmark’s determination to protect Greenland’s sovereign status.

Solidarity Between Denmark and Greenland
Greenland’s incoming Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen also stressed that the future of Greenland must be decided by its people. He declared:

“We need dialogue and cooperation, but first and foremost, Greenland’s sovereignty must be protected. The Greenlanders will decide their own future.”
Nielsen’s comments reinforce the strong bond between Denmark and Greenland and highlight the commitment to ensuring that external pressures will not compromise the right of the Greenlandic people to self-determination.

Geopolitical Context and Strategic Importance
Greenland’s strategic position in the Arctic and its rich natural resources have made it a focal point of international interest. With climate change opening new maritime routes and revealing previously inaccessible resources, Greenland has become a critical area for global security and economic interests. Amid growing competition from global powers like Russia and China, the joint briefing emphasizes that:

“Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders. With Denmark’s support, we will always safeguard the territory’s future.”

This unified stance sends a strong signal to the international community that while Denmark is ready to work with allies on Arctic security, the sovereignty and independent decision-making of Greenland will remain intact.

Conclusion
The joint briefing by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Prime Minister-designate Jens-Frederik Nielsen clearly communicated that, despite increasing external pressures—most notably from the U.S.—both Denmark and Greenland stand united in protecting the territory’s sovereignty. This strong display of solidarity not only reassures the people of Greenland but also sends a resolute message to the international community: Greenland’s future will be determined by its people, free from external coercion.