Denmark and Greenland—and only they—can decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland, as emphasized in the joint statement on Greenland issued by the leaders of France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Poland, and Denmark, the Danish Prime Minister’s Office announced.
Greenland belongs to its people, and only Denmark and Greenland can decide on matters concerning their relations, according to a joint statement issued by the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Denmark.
The joint statement does not refer directly to the United States but emphasizes the importance of respecting international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter
«We will not stop defending the principles of the United Nations Charter, which include sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the inviolability of borders,» European leaders declare.
NATO has made it clear that the Arctic region is a priority, and European allies are stepping up their efforts, the text states.
Security in the Arctic must be achieved collectively, in coordination with NATO allies, including the United States, as emphasized in the joint statement by European leaders.
