Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called Thursday for increased Arctic defense collaboration with the United States during a visit to Greenland, and firmly dismissed the US desire to annex the semi-autonomous Danish territory.

OSLO -- Accusing the United States of subjecting Denmark and Greenland to "pressure and threats," Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Thursday firmly rejected US attempt to annex the Greenland, citing international law.

Frederiksen arrived in Greenland on Wednesday for a three-day visit, aiming to show support and unity in the face of US threats. She rode around the capital Nuuk in a Danish navy patrol boat, alongside Greenland's new prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen and his predecessor Mute Egede.

Greenland's new Prime Minister faces challenges of independence, healthcare, fishing industry, economy, and geopolitics in a changing political landscape.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will visit Greenland on April 2-4 for talks with the semi-autonomous territory's new government, she said on Saturday, amid U.S. interest in taking control of the Arctic island.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will visit Greenland this week after the Trump administration ramps up its rhetoric about a takeover of the semiautonomous Danish territory.  Frederiksen

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen plans to visit Greenland next week to bolster the commonwealth between the two countries, as the US ramps up its rhetoric about taking over the Arctic island.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will meet with Greenland’s leadership and residents. Vance did not receive an invitation from the government.