French President Emmanuel Macron visited Greenland on Sunday, delivering a message of solidarity in the wake of threats from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a potential annexation of the semi-autonomous Danish territory.

In statements made upon his arrival in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, Macron condemned Trump's remarks, asserting that such actions are "not what allies do".

He stressed that his visit was intended to convey France's and the European Union's support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Greenland.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen welcomed Macron alongside dozens of Greenlanders, who displayed the territory's red-and-white flags.

This visit marks the first by a foreign head of state since Trump's earlier claims of possible annexation and is significant as the first by a sitting French president.

Macron's itinerary included meetings focused on Arctic security, energy, and economic development with both Danish and Greenlandic leaders.

Notably, a planned visit to a hydroelectric power plant was canceled, although he engaged in discussions surrounding the EU's partnership with Greenland concerning minerals, particularly strategic metals.

The EU aims to "accelerate the implementation" of a partnership established in 2023, which is designed to foster sustainable value chains within the strategic raw materials sector.

Macron highlighted the importance of 25 minerals, deemed critical by the EU, which include rare earths and graphite found in Greenland.

During a press conference, Macron stressed that Greenland's borders "are non-negotiable" and firmly remarked that the territory cannot be purchased or taken, emphasizing his support for the integrity of Greenland's borders.

Earlier in the year, President Trump caused a stir by suggesting that the U.S. might consider asserting control over Greenland, a territory notable for its strategic location and rich mineral resources, amidst increasing Russian and Chinese activity in the Arctic region.

Tensions escalated following a visit by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, who, while at a U.S. military base in Greenland, criticized Danish authorities for perceived shortcomings in serving the Greenlandic population.

In May, U.S. intelligence reportedly began monitoring the independence movement in Greenland and identifying pro-American figures, indicative of a strategic interest in the region.

Meanwhile, in early June, a resolution was narrowly passed in the French Parliament to potentially extend military support to Denmark, reflecting concerns over U.S. actions in Greenland.