Danish leader tells the US 'you cannot annex another country' as she visits Greenland

US to prevent China from gaining influence over Greenland

The US Secretary of State emphasized that Washington respects Greenland’s right to self-determination

Danish Leader Tells the US 'You Cannot Annex Another Country' as She Visits Greenland

Denmark's prime minister has told the U.S. during a visit to Greenland that “you cannot annex another country,” even with the argument that international security is at stake.

US Will Not Let Greenland 'Become Dependent On China': Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday Washington respected the self-determination of Greenlanders but was not going to allow the resource-rich autonomous Danish region to become dependent on China.

Danish leader tells the US 'you cannot annex another country' as she visits Greenland

Denmark’s prime minister has told the U.S. during a visit to Greenland that “you cannot annex another country,” even with the argument that international security is at stake. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, meanwhile, said on Friday that Copenhagen “should focus on the fact that the Greenlanders don’t want to be a part of Denmark.” Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was wrapping up a three-day visit to the strategically critical Arcti…

"You Cannot Annex Another Country": Denmark PM To US Over Greenland

Accusing the US of subjecting Denmark and Greenland to "pressure and threats," Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen firmly rejected US attempt to annex the Greenland, citing international law. "You cannot annex other countries -- not even under the pretext of international security," Frederiksen said at a press conference with Greenlandic officials in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland. "National borders, sovereignty, territorial integrity - thes…

Greenland: Danish PM says 'you cannot annex another country'

Denmark will not hand Greenland to the United States, Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on a trip to the Arctic island.