French Foreign Minister: I do not believe in the possibility of American military intervention in Greenland

According to Isna, the French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barro announced that he completely ruled out the possibility of US military intervention in Greenland and that an attack by a NATO member country on another member of the alliance is “irrational” and “futile”.

“I don’t believe in the possibility of military intervention at all,” Barro said in an interview with “France Info” radio. On Tuesday, I spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and he clearly emphasized that this option is not America’s choice. “I completely reject the possibility of a repeat of what happened in Venezuela in Greenland.”

He added: I will not enter into political or diplomatic speculations, but it is completely illogical for a NATO member country to attack another member country; Such an action is not only futile, but above all, it is in complete conflict with America’s own interests.

The French Foreign Minister also emphasized the position of Paris regarding the situation of Greenland and said: Greenland is not for sale. The land belongs to its people, and its future is determined by an agreement between the Greenlandic and Danish authorities. Greenland is a European land and will remain European.

Barrow further rejected the claims that Europe’s position is weak against Donald Trump’s demands and said: I don’t think Europe is facing a lack of determination. Our position is neither to be a spectator to the violation of international law nor to abandon it. We defend these fundamental principles because they are just, and at the same time we strengthen and rearm our defenses to defend ourselves against the logic of force.

These statements are made while US President Donald Trump has repeatedly stated that Greenland should become a part of this country and emphasized the strategic importance of this island for US national security and NATO’s role in the Arctic region. He even described Canada as “the 52nd state of America”.

Greenland was a Danish colony until 1953, after which it remained as part of the Kingdom of Denmark. The island has enjoyed extensive autonomy since 2009 and has considerable authority to manage its internal affairs and determine its local policies.

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