Pakistan, Jan. 28 -- Greenland will not give in to foreign pressure, Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on Tuesday. However, he said the island needs stronger surveillance and security. He spoke during a joint event in Paris.

Nielsen made the remarks alongside Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. They spoke at Sciences Po University before students and experts. The discussion focused on Arctic security and growing global tensions.

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He said Greenland's government faces pressure from outside powers. At the same time, it must address fear among its own people. Therefore, leaders are trying to reassure citizens and protect stability.

Nielsen said Greenland agrees more su...