The French president, Emmanuel Macron, will make an official visit on June 15 in Greenland to “Strengthen cooperation” With this autonomous territory of Denmark coveted by Donald Trump, announced on Saturday 7 June the Elysée.
He will go there “At the invitation” of the Prime Minister of Greenland, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, and the Danish Prime Minister, puts Frederiksen, whom he will meet “Jointly”specifies the Elysée in a press release.
Emmanuel Macron, who will then join the G7 summit in Canada, will be the first foreign head of state to go there since the threats of annexation by the American president.
“Strengthen cooperation with Greenland”
The three leaders will exchange “On security in the North Atlantic and the Arctic, as well as on subjects linked to climate change, energy transition and security of critical minerals”specifies the French presidency.
This visit aims at “Strengthen cooperation with Greenland in these fields and to contribute to the strengthening of European sovereignty”she insists.
Donald Trump repeats the envy since his return to the White House, in January, wanting to take possession of the immense Arctic territory, rich in mining resources and strategically located, ” either way “.
Source: Lemonde