New Delhi, Jan 15 (NationPress) The Ambassador of Uruguay to India, Alberto Antonio Guani Amarilla, expressed on Thursday that the United States' ambition to gain control over Greenland could lead to significant challenges with the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), the European Union (EU), and the global community.

In a discussion with IANS, Alberto Antonio Guani Amarilla remarked that the US's desire to exert influence over various nations could potentially alter the existing world order.

When questioned about US President Donald Trump's claim that the United States requires Greenland for security, he replied, "Nations sometimes justify their actions with security concerns. In this instance, the US's ambition for Greenland implies it aims for more control and authority. This could lead to considerable issues with NATO, the EU, and the rest of the globe. It remains to be seen how the US will navigate these challenges."

Recently, Trump reiterated the significance of Greenland's strategic position during a meeting with US and Danish officials, emphasizing the need for national security. He noted that the matter was being evaluated at the highest levels of the government while affirming the strong US-Denmark relationship.

Responding to whether he believes the US's stance on Greenland could heighten tensions within NATO, Alberto Antonio Guani Amarilla stated, "Likely yes, as it involves another member of the organization. It could very well spawn major issues among them, NATO."

In regard to the US's actions concerning Venezuela and threats against Colombia, he noted, "Given our foreign policy tradition, we do not support interference in other nations' affairs. We believe that the Venezuelans should determine their own path forward."

Earlier this month, reports indicated that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife had been "captured" and "flown out" of the country.

Alberto Antonio Guani Amarilla also commented on the US's decision to freeze new immigrant visas for 75 nations, expressing disagreement, as Uruguay advocates for the free movement of individuals.

He described the situation in Iran as "alarming" and stressed the need for a resolution, condemning violence as a means to solve political disputes.

On the protests in Iran, he stated, "We oppose all forms of violence. The circumstances in Iran are deeply concerning. A resolution is necessary, especially with nearly 3,000 fatalities, which we cannot accept as a legitimate means for resolving political matters."

Reiterating Uruguay's commitment to multilateralism, Alberto Antonio Guani Amarilla emphasized that India shares this viewpoint to avoid entering problematic situations.