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Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has declared that his nation is prepared to uphold Greenland’s sovereignty in accordance with NATO commitments, as tensions with the United States continue to escalate.

Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, Carney voiced his apprehension about the growing friction between America and Greenland . However, in a striking demonstration of adherence to established principles, Carney emphasised that Canada’s allegiance lies with NATO rather than with the U.S. alone.

“With respect to Greenland, the future of Greenland is a decision for Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark,” Carney stated when questioned by journalists. “We are NATO partners, with Denmark, and so our partnership stands, our obligation on Article 5 and Article 2 stands.”

Article 5 of the NATO treaty encompasses the collective defence provision, which stipulates that an armed assault on one member constitutes an attack on all, requiring others to provide assistance, including military force if necessary, to restore security. Article 2, meanwhile, promotes economic collaboration and peaceful diplomatic relations.

The Canadian Prime Minister’s remarks follow intensified statements from U.S. President Trump regarding Greenland in recent weeks, with Trump asserting that American acquisition of the territory is essential for national security purposes. Trump has argued that failure by the U.S. to secure the mineral-rich island would result in China or Russia doing so instead.

Despite this, both Greenland and Denmark have demonstrated minimal enthusiasm for transferring ownership of the territory to the United States. During a joint press conference with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen made clear that his nation would place NATO and the European Union ahead of American interests.

“If we have to choose between the United States and Denmark, we choose Denmark,” Nielsen declared. “We choose NATO, we choose the Kingdom of Denmark, we choose the EU.”

He firmly rejected Donald Trump‘s repeated suggestions that the territory could be purchased.

“One thing must be clear to everyone: Greenland does not want to be owned by the U.S.,” he stated. “Greenland does not want to be governed by the U.S., Greenland does not want to be part of the U.S.

“We choose the Greenland we know today, which is a part of the Kingdom of Denmark,” he concluded.

Representatives from Greenland and Denmark held discussions with the Trump administration on Friday regarding the American president’s continued pursuit of acquiring the island. Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen indicated that the delegation meeting with Washington should concentrate on bridging the divide between the nations, including addressing Trump’s national security apprehensions.

“The group, in our view, should focus on how to address the American security concerns, while at the same time respecting the red lines of the Kingdom of Denmark,” Rasmussen commented following the meeting, noting that the U.S. and the Danish and Greenlandic delegations had “fundamental differences” over the Arctic island’s future. In light of Trump’s persistent campaign, multiple European nations have confirmed their military involvement in Greenland this week.

France, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Norway, and the Netherlands have all announced they will deploy personnel to participate in a Danish-led military drill.

Estonia has also been engaged in the preparations and “is ready to put boots on the ground if requested.”

The exercise is being conducted on an intergovernmental basis, with NATO not taking part in the operation.