French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Greenland on Sunday to demonstrate Europe's solidarity with the Danish autonomous territory claimed by US President Donald Trump. During the visit, he stated the need to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the island. This was reported by France24 on Sunday, June 15.
"I arrived in Greenland with a message of solidarity, support and friendship," Macron said after his arrival.
The French president also sharply criticized Trump's statements regarding the statements about the annexation of the island: "That's not how the allies act."
Emmanuel Macron became the first foreign leader to visit Greenland since American President Donald Trump expressed interest in joining the United States of this island.
The head of the White House also did not rule out the possibility of using force to establish control over the territory.
Denmark has repeatedly stressed that Greenland is not for sale.
Macron emphasized that his visit is aimed at confirming the "solidarity of France and the European Union" regarding the "sovereignty and territorial integrity" of Greenland.
The French president was met by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, as well as dozens of residents with red and white flags.
Macron's invitation stands in stark contrast to the visit of US Vice President JD Vance in March, which was perceived as a provocation. Then Vance, visiting the Pituffik military base, accused Denmark of neglecting the safety and interests of the Greenlanders.
Pituffik Base is an important part of the American missile defense system.
Most of the 57,000 residents of Greenland support the idea of independence from Denmark, but they do not want to join the United States.
During the visit, Macron plans to discuss regional security issues and the possibility of including Greenland in "European initiatives" aimed at developing the territory with respect for its sovereignty.
France also announced its intention to "massively invest in the research of Arctic ecosystems," continuing the tradition of the famous French researcher Paul-Emile Victor. His hut, built in 1950 in the north of Greenland, was recently recognized as a historical monument. korrespondent.net.
