Source India Today
Greenland’s Prime Minister has firmly reiterated that the autonomous Arctic territory has chosen to remain aligned with Denmark, pushing back against renewed remarks from former US President Donald Trump, who called the decision a “big problem” for American interests.
Speaking to local and international media, the Greenlandic Prime Minister said the island’s political future rests with its people and that the relationship with Denmark remains the foundation of its governance and security. “Greenland has chosen Denmark. Our path forward will be decided by Greenlanders alone,” the Prime Minister said, underlining the territory’s right to self-determination.
Trump, who during his presidency had openly floated the idea of the United States buying Greenland, revived the issue in recent comments, warning that Greenland’s continued alignment with Denmark could pose strategic challenges for the US. Calling it a “big problem,” Trump argued that Greenland’s location in the Arctic makes it critically important for American security and influence as global competition in the region intensifies.
The remarks come amid growing geopolitical interest in the Arctic, driven by climate change, new shipping routes, and access to natural resources. The US, China, and Russia have all expanded their strategic focus on the region in recent years.
Denmark responded cautiously to Trump’s comments, reiterating that Greenland is not for sale and that Copenhagen respects Greenland’s autonomy under the Kingdom of Denmark. Danish officials also emphasized close cooperation with the US through NATO, particularly on Arctic security.
Greenland, while part of the Danish realm, enjoys wide self-rule, including control over most domestic affairs. The island has also gradually expanded its international engagement, hosting foreign diplomats and strengthening economic ties, while maintaining that any future change in status would come only through democratic choice.
Analysts say Trump’s renewed warning is unlikely to alter Greenland’s stance but reflects the broader strategic rivalry unfolding in the Arctic. For now, Greenland’s leadership appears determined to send a clear message: its political choices are not up for negotiation.
