Greenland's Prime Minister Declares Willingness to Discuss with Trump
Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede has expressed his willingness to engage in discussions with US President-elect Donald Trump. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Prime Minister Mute Egede of Greenland has emphasized the territory’s desire for independence, rejecting any inclination to be aligned with Denmark or the United States.
Egede is open to discussions with US President-elect Donald Trump, who previously remarked that American control over the Danish territory is an “absolute necessity” for national security. As Trump prepares to take office on January 20, he has indicated that he would not dismiss the possibility of using military force or coercive economic tactics to obtain ownership of Greenland.
During a joint press conference with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Copenhagen, Egede was asked if he had communicated with Trump. He responded, “No, but we are ready to talk.” When questioned about Trump’s suggestion of potential military action for acquiring the island, Egede acknowledged the seriousness of the statement, asserting, “Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders.” He emphasized the importance of international cooperation with allies and reiterated Greenland's commitment to ongoing collaboration with the US.
Greenland gained home rule from Denmark in 1979, with the option to pursue independence voted on in a referendum in 2009. Egede reaffirmed this independence objective during the press conference, stating, “The desire for independence, the wish to be in one’s own house, is probably understood by all people in the world. We do not want to be Danish, we do not want to be Americans, we want to be Greenlandic.” He also indicated that an independence vote is on the horizon.
Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen acknowledged the “strong desire among many Greenlanders to move towards independence,” deeming this aspiration “both legitimate and understandable.” Both leaders have previously rejected Trump’s offers to purchase Greenland, with Egede asserting in December, “We are not for sale and never will be for sale.”
On Thursday, Frederiksen revealed that she had suggested a dialogue with Trump’s team, stating, “Intensive work is underway with the Americans.” She reiterated that Denmark and the US share a common goal of “strengthening the security of the Western alliance” amidst ongoing cooperation, particularly as Greenland is home to a US military base and ballistic missile early-warning systems.
Rohan Mehta for TROIB News
Egede is open to discussions with US President-elect Donald Trump, who previously remarked that American control over the Danish territory is an “absolute necessity” for national security. As Trump prepares to take office on January 20, he has indicated that he would not dismiss the possibility of using military force or coercive economic tactics to obtain ownership of Greenland.
During a joint press conference with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Copenhagen, Egede was asked if he had communicated with Trump. He responded, “No, but we are ready to talk.” When questioned about Trump’s suggestion of potential military action for acquiring the island, Egede acknowledged the seriousness of the statement, asserting, “Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders.” He emphasized the importance of international cooperation with allies and reiterated Greenland's commitment to ongoing collaboration with the US.
Greenland gained home rule from Denmark in 1979, with the option to pursue independence voted on in a referendum in 2009. Egede reaffirmed this independence objective during the press conference, stating, “The desire for independence, the wish to be in one’s own house, is probably understood by all people in the world. We do not want to be Danish, we do not want to be Americans, we want to be Greenlandic.” He also indicated that an independence vote is on the horizon.
Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen acknowledged the “strong desire among many Greenlanders to move towards independence,” deeming this aspiration “both legitimate and understandable.” Both leaders have previously rejected Trump’s offers to purchase Greenland, with Egede asserting in December, “We are not for sale and never will be for sale.”
On Thursday, Frederiksen revealed that she had suggested a dialogue with Trump’s team, stating, “Intensive work is underway with the Americans.” She reiterated that Denmark and the US share a common goal of “strengthening the security of the Western alliance” amidst ongoing cooperation, particularly as Greenland is home to a US military base and ballistic missile early-warning systems.
Rohan Mehta for TROIB News
