Vance pointed out that another large countries – Russia and China – are curious in Greenlandon both safety and natural resources.
- That's why It is crucial that the United States take the initiative in the Arctic. Otherwise another countries will fill the gaps, and we will be left behind," he stressed.
Vance, Greenland. “Trump the president of Peace”
Vance stated that “too frequently Alliances in Europe have not kept up with military spending‘. – Denmark has failed to fulfil its duties and in my opinion did not supply safety for Greenland residents – he said.
He reminded me that US president Donald Trump I want to be “President of Peace” And he wants a good relation with the Chinese and the Russians. “But part of this relation is showing strength erstwhile necessary,” he added.
"American safety umbrella alternatively of Denmark"
Vance asked by journalists about Trump's statements on the request to take over Greenland, replied that the United States respects Greenland's right to self-determination. At the same time, he expressed hope that its inhabitants choose the "American safety umbrella" alternatively of Denmark.
SEE: Greenland chose. An unexpected election consequence on the island
"Grenland is now little safe than a fewer decades ago and would be in a better position under US protection than erstwhile it is dependent on Denmark," he stressed.
A plan to take over Greenland? Vance drew the script
According to the U.S. vice president, the script could look like Greenland first. is independent of Denmark, followed by talks between Greenland and the United States.
Vance denied that the US was planning to grow military presence on the island.
SEE: "We look forward to it." Greenland responds to Trump's words and proposes cooperation
At Pituffik, Greenland, Vance is accompanied by Usha’s wife. The guests had lunch with the soldiers.
Trump: We request Greenland for planet peace
Trump referred to the Vice President's ongoing visit to Greenland. erstwhile asked in the Oval Office whether the US intends to increase military presence on the island, Trump did not answer directly, but again stressed that America needs Greenland.
– We get along very well with Greenland, Dana and I get along very well.. We've always had a good relation with Denmark, they do quite a few business in the United States. We don't do much there, but they do quite a few business in the United States and I think everyone wants it all to go well," Trump said.
SEE: Trump doesn't quit Greenland. “The planet needs us to have it”
– It's not a question of whether I think we can do without her. We can't. If you look at Greenland now, if You look at the water trails, you have Chinese and Russian ships everywhere, and we cannot do anything about it, we cannot trust on Denmark or anyone else to deal with this situation. And we're not talking about peace for the United States. We're talking about planet peace. said the President.
‘Aggressive and provocative visit’
A erstwhile visit was planned to the capital of Greenland Nuuk and to view the yearly a dog squad race in the town of Sisimut, But those plans were abandoned.
The American delegation was not formally invited to the island. Leaving Prime Minister of Greenland Mute B. Egede found the visit aggressive and provocative. The politician besides argued that Greenlandic politicians are busy talking about creating a fresh government.
On the another hand, Sisimiut residents announced anti-American demonstrations. The Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen besides spoke critically about the visit of the American delegation, speaking in this context of "unacceptable pressure".
