Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told journalists on Thursday that Türkiye was closely following developments regarding Greenland amid U.S. moves.
He said the issue was directly linked to the EU’s security architecture, adding that they welcomed U.S.-Denmark-Greenland talks on the matter.
“I believe they may find common ground,” he said in response to a question posed by Daily Sabah News Coordinator Mehmet Çelik.
"It is an area of tensions we closely monitor. The Russia-Ukraine war already put pressure on the EU security architecture, and we now witness a new debate. This is a matter we certainly have an interest in, as the EU is an important partner for Türkiye. We sought membership for years, and the EU is the only place with a sense of stability in our immediate region. We are obviously interested in any issue that would affect it," he said.
Fidan was optimistic about the talks between the sides. "After an exchange of statements, the sides finally came together, and it was an important beginning. The first round of talks on such issues usually focuses on maximalist demands of one party, but we see this was not the case this time," he said.
Greenland, a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, has attracted U.S. interest due to its strategic location and vast mineral resources, as well as alleged concerns about rising Russian and Chinese activity.
Denmark and Greenland have rejected proposals to sell the territory, reaffirming Danish sovereignty over the island.
Denmark, Sweden and Germany are boosting their military presence in Greenland through exercises and reconnaissance missions, while U.S. President Donald Trump has insisted the territory should be "in the hands of the U.S." to counter Russia and China.
