The Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated on Tuesday that only the authorities of Denmark and Greenland were empowered to decide the future of the Arctic island, when he was questioned about American comments suggesting a possible annexation.
"The future of Greenland is a decision that belongs exclusively to the people of Greenland and Denmark," Mark Carney told reporters in Paris, stressing respect for international law and the principle of self-determination.
A few hours earlier, several European leaders had publicly sided with Greenland, recalling in a joint statement that the island belongs to its people and that any decision concerning its status must come from them.
Following this, the Canadian Prime Minister met with the head of the Danish government, Puts FrederiksenAccording to a statement from his office, Mark Carney reaffirmed "Canada's support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Denmark, including Greenland, which must be fully respected in accordance with international law."
Greenland, an autonomous territory attached to Denmark, occupies an increasingly strategic position in the Arctic, a region at the heart of major geopolitical, climatic and economic issues, particularly due to its natural resources and the progressive opening of maritime routes.
