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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
OSLO, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) — Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Wednesday said any interference in the internal affairs of Denmark and Greenland is "unacceptable," responding to reports that American citizens with ties to the White House have been involved in covert influence work in Greenland.
Earlier in the day, Danish broadcaster DR reported that at least three US citizens linked to President Donald Trump had carried out influence operations in Greenland, including setting up private networks and compiling lists of local figures based on their position on US control of the Arctic island.
"We have very clear differences when it comes to Greenland. Any interference in the internal affairs of the Kingdom of Denmark and Greenlandic democracy is unacceptable," Frederiksen told reporters, stressing that her government takes the issue "very seriously."
The prime minister also said Washington had not directly denied the allegations. “I note that the Americans have clearly not rejected what was reported today. This is, of course, serious,” she said.
Ms Frederiksen said she had raised the issue with US senators at a meeting attended by Greenlandic Foreign Minister Viviane Motzfeldt. “We have made it very clear that this is unacceptable and we will pass this information directly to our colleagues in the United States,” she said.
The Danish Foreign Ministry said its head, Lars Lokke Rasmussen, summoned the US charge d'affaires on Wednesday to discuss the reports.
Since taking office earlier this year, Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in establishing control over Greenland, saying he would not rule out using “military or economic coercion” to achieve that goal.
The Danish Security Intelligence Service has told media that Greenland is increasingly becoming the target of influence campaigns aimed at creating tension in the island's relations with Copenhagen.
Greenland, a former Danish colony, became an integral part of the Kingdom of Denmark in 1953. In 1979, it was granted self-government, although Denmark retained authority over foreign affairs and defence. –0–
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