New Zealand says Greenland’s future should be decided by its people
Peters made the comments during a phone call with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, according to a statement from New Zealand’s Foreign Ministry.
“The minister, reflecting on his conversations during his visit to the Nordic region late last year, reiterated New Zealand’s view that the status of Greenland is a matter for the people of Greenland,” the statement said. The discussion also touched on issues concerning Gaza and Ukraine.
Greenland, a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, has drawn US interest due to its strategic location, mineral resources, and concerns over Russian and Chinese activity.
Trump recently announced plans to impose tariffs on eight European nations—Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland—starting at 10% from Feb. 1 and rising to 25% in June, in response to their opposition to a US takeover of Greenland.
The European countries issued a joint statement denouncing the threat and reaffirming their commitment to Arctic security.
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