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According to Denmark’s TV2, Mette Frederiksen said: “NATO is fully aware of the position of the Kingdom of Denmark. We can negotiate on all political matters—security, investments, and the economy. However, we cannot negotiate on our sovereignty. I have been informed that there is no other understanding on this.”

The full statement by Frederiksen reads as follows:

“Security in the Arctic is a matter for the entire NATO alliance. Therefore, it is natural and appropriate for this to be discussed between the NATO Secretary General and the President of the United States. The Kingdom of Denmark has long been working to increase NATO’s engagement in the Arctic.

The Danish government has coordinated our efforts with the Government of Greenland, Naalakkersuisut, throughout the process. We are in close dialogue with NATO, and I have been in continuous contact with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, including before and after his meeting with President Trump in Davos.

NATO is fully aware of the position of the Kingdom of Denmark. We can negotiate on all political matters—security, investments, and the economy. However, we cannot negotiate on our sovereignty. I have been informed that there is no other understanding on this.

And of course, decisions concerning Denmark and Greenland can only be made by Denmark and Greenland themselves.

The Kingdom of Denmark wishes to continue a constructive dialogue with allies on how to strengthen security in the Arctic, including the United States’ “Golden Dome,” provided that our territorial integrity is respected.”