OSLO, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- Foreign ministers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden issued a joint statement on Tuesday emphasizing their collective dedication to preserving security, stability and cooperation in the Arctic.
The ministers underscored that Arctic security rests on respect for the UN Charter and international law, particularly the inviolability of borders. Denmark, including Greenland, was highlighted as a founding member of NATO with a long-standing defense agreement with the United States, facilitating increased security cooperation, according to the statement.
They also reaffirmed that decisions regarding Denmark and Greenland are to be made solely by Denmark and Greenland.
U.S. President Donald Trump said in a telephone interview on Sunday with The Atlantic that the United States "absolutely" needs Greenland. He also discussed the U.S. intervention in Venezuela.
Last month, Trump announced the appointment of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as the U.S. special envoy to Greenland, renewing diplomatic tension between Washington and the Danish Realm.
Since taking office in January 2025, Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in gaining control of Greenland, saying that he would not rule out using "military or economic coercion" to achieve that goal.
