Copenhagen: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Thursday evening criticized renewed discussions about acquiring Greenland, emphasizing that Denmark's "closest ally" should not consider another nation and its people as commodities to be purchased.

According to Namibia Press Agency, Frederiksen refrained from explicitly naming the United States but indicated that the past year was marked by "threats, pressure, and condescending talk" from a nation she described as Denmark's "closest ally through a lifetime."

Addressing the nation from her official residence, Frederiksen touched on various topics, including economic and social welfare issues, but focused her stern remarks on the geopolitical challenges facing Denmark, particularly with respect to Greenland.

Frederiksen highlighted ongoing diplomatic tensions by stating, "Now again the conflict over Greenland -- over the Kingdom," criticizing the underlying mentality of these pressures as an antiquated worldview. She underscored that the notion of wanting to take over another country and its people as if they were purchasable was unacceptable.

She reiterated Denmark's commitment to taking responsibility on the global stage, asserting, "It is not us seeking any conflict. But let no one be in doubt: No matter what happens, we will stand firm on what is right and wrong."

Her statements followed the announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump, who appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as the U.S. special envoy to Greenland on December 21, 2025, which reignited diplomatic tensions between Washington and Denmark.

Since assuming office in January 2025, Trump has consistently shown interest in acquiring Greenland, stating he would not dismiss the possibility of using "military or economic coercion" to fulfill that objective.