The European Fee said that it anticipated to proceed working with the US administration on matters of strategic significance to each side, in addition to emphasised the need of respecting sovereignty of states.
Supply: European Commissioner Anitta Hipper in response to a query in regards to the statements of US President-elect Donald Trump, who refused to rule out the usage of drive to take Greenland
Particulars: The European Fee famous that this problem is "extremely theoretical" and reminded that the sovereignty of states is vital for the EU.
Quote from Hipper: "The sovereignty of states must be revered. It is usually our diplomatic worth and a key precept we’re engaged on. On our aspect, we’re trying ahead to work to a stronger transatlantic agenda with the following US administration in direction of frequent targets and problems with key strategic pursuits."
Background:
- Trump has repeatedly expressed his need for the US to amass Greenland, a Danish territory and the most important island on this planet.
- The day earlier than, Trump refused to rule out the usage of navy drive to take management of Greenland or the Panama Canal, which he has been speaking about in latest weeks.
- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has lately confused that Greenland belongs to its individuals.
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