Macron visits Greenland to show European support for strategic Arctic island

French President Emmanuel Macron visits the Danish frigate F363 Niels Juel in Nuuk, Greenland. Picture: Mads Claus Rasmussen/Scanpix via AP

French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Greenland, the strategic Arctic island coveted by US President Donald Trump, carrying a “message of solidarity and friendship” from France and the European Union.

Mr Macron reiterated his criticism of Mr Trump’s intention to take control of the territory.