NATO Secretary General: I did not discuss the issue of sovereignty over Greenland with Trump
The Secretary-General of NATO Mark Rutte said that he did not discuss the issue of Danish sovereignty over Greenland during his talks with US President Donald Trump.
He did not introduce Rutte in his speech to the programme "Special report with Bret Baier" On Fox News, only a few details about the framework agreement" Trump supposedly announced the annexation of the Antarctic island after the talks between them.
Rutte said: "We have a good agreement to really start working on these issues"echoing what he previously told AFP that there is a lot of work to be done to reach an agreement on Greenland.
He added that there was agreement with Trump on "What NATO can do collectively to make sure the entire Arctic region is safe"
Ensuring the Protection of Greenland
In response to a question about Greenland remaining part of Danish territory under the agreement, Rutte said: "This issue did not come up in my conversations with President Trump tonight"
He added that Trump’s thinking "It is very focused on what we must do to ensure the protection of this vast Arctic region where change is happening right now, and where the Chinese and Russians are increasingly active."pointing out that "This was the focus of our discussions"
A very productive discussion
The Secretary General of NATO (NATO) Mark Rutte "Very fruitful discussion" With US President Donald Trump, paves the way for future negotiations with the aim of preventing China and Russiafrom "Establish a foothold" In Greenland.
Allison Hart, NATO spokeswoman, said in a statement: "Discussions among NATO Allies will focus on the framework indicated by the President on ensuring security in the Arctic through the collective efforts of the Allies, especially the Seven Arctic Allies."
She added: "Negotiations between Denmark, Greenland and the United States will continue to ensure that Russia and China cannot establish an economic or military foothold on the island".
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