Denmark will summon the US ambassador after Washington appointed an envoy to Greenland

Copenhagen on Monday denounced the appointment of the United States as a special envoy to Greenland, the autonomous Danish territory that President Donald Trump had previously expressed his desire to annex, confirming its intention to summon Washington’s ambassador in protest against this step.

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løke Rasmussen told the channel "TV2" Local "The appointment and statement angered me, and I consider this unacceptable"Pointing out that the ministry will summon the ambassador in the coming days "For clarification" In this regard.

Trump announced on Sunday the appointment of Republican Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry "Special Envoy of the United States to Greenland"considering that Landry realizes "Greenland is important to our national security, and will aggressively advance our country’s interests for the safety, security, and survival of our allies".