US reaffirms Greenland's right to self-determination amid political sway allegations
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US Affirms Greenland's Right Amid Influence ClaimsFollowing allegations that Americans tried to influence Greenland politics, the US reiterated respect for its self-rule and strong diplomatic ties.
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- US Chargé d’Affaires Mark Stroh met Danish and Greenlandic officials in Copenhagen to confirm Greenland’s right to self-determination.
- Denmark summoned Stroh after reports that at least three Americans linked to Donald Trump sought to encourage Greenland’s secession.
- The US State Department clarified that private citizens’ actions are not directed by the government and stressed strong bilateral relations.
- Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen called for respect of diplomatic norms, international law, and sovereignty.
We are a partner, we are an ally, and we expect that the diplomatic rules of the game will apply. We expect that international law and sovereignty will be respected.— Jens-Frederik Nielsen, Prime Minister of Greenland, commented on the allegations in an interview.
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