PARIS, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- France will send extra "land, air and maritime assets" to Greenland in the coming days, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday during his New Year address to the armed forces at the Istres air base.

Earlier in the day, Macron said on X that at Denmark's request, France had decided to take part in joint exercises organized by Denmark in Greenland, adding that "the first French military elements are already on their way" and that others would follow.

In his address, Macron said France and its European partners must continue to be present "wherever their interests are threatened, without escalation, but uncompromising on respect for territorial sovereignty." ■