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Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys, in response to threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, stated that the issue of Greenland must be resolved in accordance with international law.
He made this statement during his address to members of the opposition political group “Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats” on Monday, February 3, according to Lithuanian broadcaster LRT.
Budrys declared that Lithuania “clearly stands for the principles of international law, for allies to resolve issues among themselves within the prescribed frameworks,” as countries are “obligated to do so according to the principles and commitments of NATO.”
“This is not neutrality,” he emphasized.
At the same time, it’s worth noting that last week Budrys stated that Lithuania is not taking sides in the “Greenland debate.”
“Lithuania is not taking sides. Lithuania says that we are all allies, bound by years of cooperation and firm commitments to each other, and it is in this spirit that we resolve all issues that arise between us,” the Lithuanian Foreign Minister said at the time.
As is known, in recent weeks, Trump has again expressed interest in purchasing Greenland, a strategically important Arctic island rich in natural resources and part of Denmark. His first such statements were made during his first presidential term.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio insists that Trump’s words are not a joke.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, on February 3, ahead of the EU leaders’ summit, reiterated Copenhagen’s stance that Greenland “is not for sale.”
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