On Friday afternoon, there was a meeting between the delegation of US Congressmen and members of the Folketing and Inatsisartut's Foreign and Security Policy Committee.
Support for self-determination
Among the participants was Erik Jensen (S), who felt that Greenland's concerns were listened to and that there was full support for Greenland's desire for self-determination. - There was talk that we must respect each other and that we must engage in dialogue to look forward. We must address the concerns that exist. One thing is certain: We stand together, and the Americans support our right to self-determination and our democratic rights. We are part of the NATO-allied countries, and that is fully understood. We must remember the separation of powers, and therefore you cannot control what the president says. But there is great understanding from the American members of Congress for our concerns.
There is hope.
Yesterday, Trump's spokeswoman, Karoline Leavitt, stated that the task force will discuss the acquisition of Greenland. Are you more comfortable with the situation today than yesterday?
– Yes, I really am, despite the latest statements from the Trump administration. Forecasts in the US also clearly show that support for the president's wish to buy or annex Greenland does not enjoy very much support.
– We believe in the democratic system, and that is also what the American delegation expressed today. It is possible that the visiting congressmen are not that close to Trump, but they are not just anyone. They have power, and we have now presented our views, and I have great confidence that they can move something. I am therefore more reassured after the meeting, and I am confident in relation to the further dialogue with the Americans.
– There is great support for us. It gives us hope, says Erik Jensen.
