Without mentioning the Trump administration or the United States Ireland has expressed its support for Denmark and Greenland amid rising tensions over the future of the semi-autonomous island.
In a statement, Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee said: "Recent developments have focused attention on the future of Greenland. This is a matter to be determined by Denmark and by Greenlandic people in line with well-established democratic principles and international law.
"This position is rooted in Ireland’s core values and our commitment to the international legal order. Ireland has consistently underlined that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States is a fundamental principle of the United Nations Charter.
"Ireland fully supports the approach of our fellow EU Member State Denmark. We will continue to monitor the situation and remain in close contact with Denmark and all relevant partners."
Earlier, Minister McEntee issued a statement in the aftermath of the U.S. military raid on Venezuela and the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
McEntee said: "In response to the rapidly evolving situation in Venezuela, I have been in contact this morning with EU High Representative for Foreign Policy, Kaja Kallas. I will remain in close contact with EU colleagues as the situation evolves.
"Ireland, together with our EU partners, underlines the absolute necessity of full respect for international law and the principles of the UN Charter. While we have been clear that President Maduro does not have any democratic legitimacy, we have consistently called for a peaceful and negotiated transition in Venezuela, and have supported all international efforts to that end.
"The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is monitoring the consular situation, in coordination with EU partners on the ground."
