Reference News Network December 23 report, according to AFP on December 22, after US President Trump announced the appointment of an envoy to handle a large autonomous territory of Denmark, Greenland, which he had threatened to annex, EU officials said on December 22 they "fully support" Denmark. Copenhagen then summoned the US ambassador.

According to the report, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen commented when interviewed by DR2: "I am deeply offended by this appointment and statement, and I find it completely unacceptable."

He then told DR: "We have today summoned the US ambassador at the Foreign Ministry, along with representatives from Greenland, and in the meeting we clearly defined the red lines and demanded an explanation."

He warned: "As long as the Kingdom of Denmark consists of mainland Denmark, the Faroe Islands and Greenland, we cannot tolerate anyone undermining our sovereignty."

"Territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law," said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel on the social media platform X.

"These principles are not only crucial for the EU, but also for all countries around the world," they emphasized again.

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens Frederik Jensen and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen issued a joint statement, reiterating that "the borders and sovereignty of the state are based on international law."

"You cannot annex another country. Not even in the name of international security," they emphasized, adding that they hope "our common territorial integrity is respected."

Nielsen told Facebook users in Greenland that the US appointment of an envoy "makes no difference for us here." He emphasized that "we will decide our own future," and reiterated that "Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders."

US President Trump announced on December 21 the appointment of Louisiana Governor, Republican Jeff Landry, as the US envoy to Greenland. (Translated by Lin Xiaoxuan)

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