Madrid [Spain], January 7 (ANI): Spain on Tuesday reiterated its firm support for Denmark and the people of Greenland, stressing that respect for national sovereignty is essential for global peace, amid remarks from the United States about acquiring the Arctic territory.
NATO allies also issued a joint statement on Greenland. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Spain, along with Germany, France, Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom, stands firmly with Denmark and the people of Greenland. Writing in a post on X, Sanchez said respect for the sovereignty of countries is essential for peace and described it as one of the greatest lessons of the 20th century.
The statement comes as the White House said it is considering “a range of options” to acquire Greenland, including the possible use of military force. According to CNN, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday that acquiring Greenland is viewed as a national security priority by US President Donald Trump.
“President Trump has made it well known that acquiring Greenland is a national security priority of the United States, and it’s vital to deter our adversaries in the Arctic region,” Leavitt said during a weekly media briefing. She added that the president and his team are discussing a range of options to pursue the goal and that the use of the US military is always an option available to the commander in chief.
Amid growing concern in Europe, several NATO allies issued a joint statement reaffirming support for Denmark and Greenland and underlining the importance of collective security in the Arctic.
In the joint statement, leaders from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Denmark said Arctic security remains a key priority for Europe and is critical for international and transatlantic security. They noted that NATO has clearly identified the Arctic as a priority region and that European allies have increased their presence, activities, and investments to deter adversaries.
The leaders stressed that security in the Arctic must be ensured collectively, in coordination with NATO allies, including the United States, while upholding the principles of the UN Charter, such as sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the inviolability of borders.
“The Kingdom of Denmark, including Greenland, is part of NATO,” the statement said, adding that Greenland belongs to its people and that decisions concerning Greenland can only be taken by Denmark and Greenland.
The statement also underlined that while the United States is an essential NATO partner, cooperation must be based on mutual respect for international law and established agreements.
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