US EditionFrench foreign minister visits Greenland in show of support for the Arctic territory
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot's visit highlights France's support amid US influence concerns and a poll showing 57,000 Greenlanders largely favor independence from Denmark.
- France's foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot arrived in Greenland on Saturday for a two-day visit to express solidarity with the territory and Denmark.
- The visit occurred shortly after reports emerged that several US officials associated with President Trump traveled to Greenland to identify individuals who could support campaigns against Denmark amid rising strategic tensions.
- Barrot toured the French support ship BSAM Garonne docked in Nuuk and emphasized that these isolated areas are now experiencing a new type of conflict, justifying France's strategic maritime involvement.
- A poll conducted in January revealed that the majority of Greenland’s population, totaling around 57,000 residents, favors gaining independence from Denmark but opposes becoming part of the United States, despite the U.S. president’s repeated threats of annexation and refusal to dismiss the use of force.
- Barrot's visit aims to demonstrate France's solidarity with Denmark, Greenland, and its people amid ongoing geopolitical challenges involving the island's future and security.
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"Standing by your side". French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot visits the capital of Greenland.
France’s Foreign Minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, insisted that Greenland “is not for sale” and criticized the United States for its intentions to take control of the strategic Arctic territory during a Sunday visit to its capital, Nuuk. Barrot spoke at a press conference following a working meeting with Greenland’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister. “Groenland is not for sale,” he said, echoing similar comments from French President Emmanuel Macro…
'Greenland is not for sale': French foreign minister visits Arctic territory in show of solidarity
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Sunday that “Europe and France stand by" Denmark and Greenland, insisting that Greenland “is not for sale” on a visit to Greenland's capital, Nuuk. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said that the US seeks to take control of the semi-autonomous territory of Denmark.
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French foreign minister visits Greenland in show of support for the Arctic territory
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot says Greenland is not for sale and criticizes U.S. intentions to control the Arctic territory.
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