OSLO, April 2 (Xinhua) -- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Wednesday emphasized that Greenland should not be taken over by the United States, amid growing geopolitical attention on the Arctic region.

Speaking during her visit to Greenland, Frederiksen said the primary purpose of her trip is to discuss the foreign and security policy situation and how Denmark and Greenland can jointly respond to what she called "a very difficult task."

"The USA must not take over Greenland. Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders," she said, adding that a unified message would be delivered in the coming days.

Frederiksen made the remarks alongside outgoing Greenlandic Prime Minister Mute Egede and incoming leader Jens-Frederik Nielsen, amid the leadership transition in Greenland's autonomous government.

The Danish prime minister also stressed the importance of unity between Greenland, Denmark, and Europe in the face of external pressure. "We need to stand together in this very difficult time Greenland is facing. And when Greenland is in a difficult situation, the Kingdom of Denmark and Europe are also in a difficult situation," she said.

"It is clear that, with the pressure coming from the Americans on Greenland in terms of sovereignty, borders, and the future, we must stand together," the prime minister added. Enditem

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