Political parties in Greenland have firmly rejected any notion of becoming part of the United States, declaring that the Arctic island is not for sale and that its future lies in self-determination and respect for international law.

Leaders across Greenland’s political spectrum made the position clear following renewed international attention on the strategic and economic importance of the semi-autonomous Danish territory.

The parties stressed that Greenlanders identify as Greenlandic and are determined to decide their own political destiny, free from external pressure.

Speaking collectively through public statements and interviews, party representatives said Greenland’s relationship with Denmark is governed by existing self-rule arrangements, while any future constitutional changes would only come through democratic processes involving the Greenlandic people.

“We are not Americans and we do not wish to become Americans,” one senior political figure said. “Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders, and only Greenlanders can decide its future.”

Greenland currently operates under a self-rule system within the Kingdom of Denmark, controlling most domestic affairs, including natural resources, education and health, while Denmark retains authority over foreign policy, defence and monetary matters.

The political parties noted that while Greenland cooperates closely with international partners, including the United States, such cooperation does not equate to sovereignty transfer.

The parties acknowledged Greenland’s growing geopolitical relevance, particularly due to climate change opening new Arctic shipping routes and increasing interest in its mineral resources.

However, they warned that strategic interest must not undermine the rights and wishes of the local population.

They also reaffirmed Greenland’s long-term aspiration for greater autonomy and, potentially, full independence, but emphasised that such a process would be gradual and based on economic readiness and popular consent.

Observers say the united stance by Greenland’s political parties sends a strong message to the international community that the island’s leadership is determined to safeguard its identity, culture and political autonomy amid rising global competition in the Arctic region.

Greenland’s government called on foreign governments to engage with the island through respectful dialogue and cooperation, rather than speculative proposals that disregard the will of its people.