OSLO, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) -- U.S. desire to take over Greenland cannot be accepted under any circumstances, said Greenland's government on Monday.
"Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. As part of the Realm Community, Greenland is also a member of NATO, and the defense of Greenland should therefore be conducted through NATO," the government said in a statement.
The government said it will increase its efforts to ensure that the defense of Greenland is carried out within the framework of NATO, noting that all NATO member states, including the United States, share a common interest in Greenland's defense.
U.S. President Donald Trump recently revived rhetoric suggesting that the United States should acquire Greenland for security concerns. His remarks have drawn widespread opposition from European allies, particularly Denmark and Greenland. ■
