Greenland is trying to strengthen its defence and mining ties with the US, its prime minister has stated.
It comes after president-elect Donald Trump repeated an concept of buying the strategically vital and mineral-rich Arctic island which he stated was an “absolute necessity”.
Mute Egede stated his authorities was on the lookout for methods to cooperate with the US and that it was prepared to begin a dialogue with Mr Trump’s incoming administration.
Nonetheless, he stated it might be as much as it to determine the way it ought to proceed.
“So it is also Greenland that will decide what agreement we should come to.”
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Why does Trump need Greenland?
The prime minister has summoned the leaders of Greenland’s political events to a gathering to debate a collective strategy to the US curiosity.
“This is the first time Greenland has been listened to in an intense way,” he added.
“We need to be calm and take advantage of things and stand together.”
Mr Trump didn’t rule out the potential use of navy or financial means to achieve management of Greenland.
