Greenland is an integral part of Denmark - Baltic foreign ministers

VILNIUS - Greenland is an integral part of Denmark, the Baltic foreign ministers say after US President Donald Trump repeated his claims regarding Greenland.

"Greenland is an integral part of the Kingdom of Denmark, which is a strong democracy and a trusted NATO ally. All arising issues are the matter of transatlantic security," Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said on X on Monday. "Respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty is fundamental to global stability. All decisions regarding Greenland or Denmark are only for them to make."

For her part, Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze emphasized that Denmark and Greenland must resolve issues relevant to them themselves.

"Respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty is fundamental to global stability, and all differences must be solved in dialogue. Allies are committed to each other to preserve peace and security. It is for Denmark and Greenland to decide on matters relevant to them," Latvia's top diplomat underlined.

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna also emphasized on Monday that Estonia "stands in full solidarity with our Nordic-Baltic ally (Denmark - BNS)".

"Greenland is an integral part of the Kingdom of Denmark, and no decisions concerning Greenland can be made without the involvement of both Greenland and Denmark," he posted on X.

BNS reported earlier that Trump reiterated on Sunday that Greenland should become part of the United States, despite calls from the Danish prime minister to stop threatening the territory.

"We need Greenland from the standpoint of national security, and Denmark is not going to be able to do it," he said.

He claims that Greenland, which is rich in minerals vital to the technology industry, is necessary for US national security.