Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said that discussions on Greenland’s security should be conducted within the NATO framework and with the participation of all allies. Emphasizing that Greenland wishes to remain part of Denmark, Albares called for disputes to be resolved through dialogue.
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares stated that Greenland’s security issues should be addressed and resolved within NATO. He argued that this approach should be pursued on a common platform with the participation of all allies.
“We Are Holding Meetings with European Partners”
Speaking to Telecinco television, Albares said that contacts with European partners on Greenland are ongoing, adding, “We are building a shared picture of what is happening.”
The minister noted that if any NATO member believes security in the Arctic needs to be strengthened, the issue can be brought to the table with all allies.
“The People of Greenland Have Expressed Their View Through Their Representatives”
Albares said that the people of Greenland have clearly expressed their position through their democratically elected representatives.
He emphasized that Greenland wants to remain part of Denmark, which is an EU member state and a NATO ally.
“There Is No Reason to Replace Denmark”
The Spanish minister stated that under current circumstances there is no reason to replace Denmark in providing security for Greenland.
Albares also stressed that any potential disputes among allies should be resolved through dialogue.
Trump’s ‘Greenland’ Remarks Intensified the Debate
While Greenland remains part of the Kingdom of Denmark, U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly argued that the island is of “strategic importance for national security” and should become part of the United States.
It is reported that Trump has refused to provide guarantees that he would not use military force to gain control of Greenland and has not taken a clear position on the matter.
Warnings from Denmark and Greenland: Respect Territorial Integrity
Danish and Greenlandic officials have warned the United States against any attempt to seize the island, stating that they expect respect for Greenland’s territorial integrity.
In January, EU countries discussed possible responses should U.S. threats toward Greenland become credible.
Greenland’s Status: From Colony to Self-Government
Greenland was administered as a Danish colony until 1953. While remaining part of the Kingdom of Denmark, the island gained self-government in 2009, granting it the right to govern itself and determine its domestic policies.