— I took the chance to explain a fewer things, namely, that the continuous statements by the president who has a imagination or ambition to take over Greenland, are not justified,” said Rasmussen to the Danish public broadcaster DR.
He added that inTrump's words “have reached a level that is not in line with global law”. erstwhile asked about Rubio's reaction, he only replied that he “had the impression that he had been heard.”
Head of Danish Government residing in Greenland
At the same time, Rasmussen stated that Greenland was not the subject of Danish-American talks and was not attended by a typical of the Greenlandic authorities.
The Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is presently present in Greenland. The head of the Danish government assured the fresh Greenland government on Wednesday of her support after force from the United States. She reiterated that the United States would not take over Greenland, and that the island belonged to its inhabitants.
As the US State Department reported on Thursday afternoon, Rubio confirmed strong relations between the United States and the Kingdom of Denmark.
Among the topics discussed were common priorities of both countries, including Increasing NATO defence spending and burden sharing within the Alliance. The conversation besides afraid threats to NATO, including from Russia and China. Politicians "also reviewed ongoing coordination to enhance stableness and safety in Europe and to guarantee lasting peace in Ukraine," said State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce in a short statement.
Rubio and Rasmussen are taking part in a two-day gathering of NATO abroad ministers in Brussels, which began on Thursday.
