Denmark is one of the “most important and best allies of the United States,” said the Danish Prime Minister today, following statements made by the U.S. Vice President, who claimed the opposite.

“We have fought alongside the Americans for many decades (…) and that is why I do not want Denmark to be labeled as a bad ally,” added Mette Frederiksen on the sidelines of the summit in Brussels.

Yesterday, Sunday, regarding Greenland—which is an autonomous territory of Denmark—U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance stated that “Denmark is not doing its job in Greenland and is not a good ally.”

The Trump administration has had its eye on the Arctic island, considering it essential for U.S. security. Greenland, along with Denmark, has repeatedly made it clear that the region is not for sale.

“Greenland is currently part of the Kingdom of Denmark. It is part of our territory and is not for sale,” reiterated Mette Frederiksen today, adding that she agrees with the U.S. view that the Arctic region is becoming increasingly important for security and defense.

“Therefore, if the issue is securing our part of the world, we can find a way forward,” she said.

“We will do everything we can to influence the Americans to continue the good cooperation,” added Mette Frederiksen, stressing that now is the time to strengthen alliances, not to weaken them.

“Denmark’s response is to strengthen alliances. This applies to the Kingdom of Denmark (mainland Denmark, the Faroe Islands, and Greenland), the Scandinavian countries, Europe, and also transatlantic relations,” she said, expressing her satisfaction with the European Union’s support on the Greenland issue.