Canadian Prime Minister Holds Call with Danish Prime Minister to Discuss Greenland and Other Issues
According to foreign media reports, on February 2 local time, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau held a phone call with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
According to the report, both sides reiterated their support for the basic principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity, and reaffirmed that the future of Greenland is entirely decided by Greenland and Denmark. The two sides also discussed issues such as Arctic security, multilateral cooperation, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The report stated that Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen agreed to maintain close communication.
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen spoke on February 2, reaching a consensus on the issue of Greenland's sovereignty. This move is seen as a direct response to recent U.S. claims of sovereignty over the island.
Canada and Denmark Joint Statement on Sovereignty Principles
According to the latest diplomatic developments, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reached two key consensuses during their call:
Reaffirming the principle of sovereignty: Both sides support the basic international law principles of national sovereignty and territorial integrity;
Clarifying Greenland's ownership: Emphasizing that the future of the island will be decided solely by the Greenlandic self-government and Denmark, excluding external interference. The call also involved topics such as Arctic security cooperation and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and both sides agreed to maintain close coordination.
This call took place after Trump repeatedly made loud claims that "the negotiations on Greenland are about to reach an agreement." Trump claimed he had already reached a framework agreement with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on defense and mineral resources, even using the cancellation of tariffs on eight European countries as a bargaining chip, but the Danish Prime Minister repeatedly denied the existence of such an agreement, emphasizing that sovereignty is a "non-negotiable red line" and "a statement detached from reality."
Currently, the so-called "agreement framework" claimed by Trump has not been recognized by Denmark or Greenland, and actual negotiations face three major obstacles: legal, public opinion, and international pressure. The call between Canada and Denmark further solidified the consensus on sovereignty, indicating that Arctic affairs should be based on multilateral rules rather than unilateral claims. The future focus of the confrontation will concentrate on the possibility of cooperation in non-sovereignty areas, but Denmark's stance of "Greenland is not for sale" has already set the bottom line of the conflict.
Trump also has ambitions towards Canada, and Canada must be vigilant and prepare in advance. Trudeau's call with Denmark aims to reach an agreement with Denmark in the Arctic region, safeguarding sovereignty and territorial security.
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