Greenland’s Prime Minister Declares Willingness to Discuss with Trump
Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede 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 articulated the island's desire for independence, emphasizing a preference for self-governance over affiliations with Denmark or the United States.
Egede expressed his willingness to engage in discussions with US President-elect Donald Trump, who recently asserted that American control over the Danish territory is an "absolute necessity" for national security. Trump, set to assume office on January 20, has not dismissed the possibility of using military force or coercive economic means to gain ownership of the island, as stated in a press release on Tuesday.
During a press conference in Copenhagen on Friday, alongside Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Egede was inquired about any contact with Trump. He responded, "No, but we are ready to talk."
When asked about Trump's suggestion of using force to obtain Greenland, Egede acknowledged the seriousness of the statement but affirmed, "Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders." He underscored the importance of international cooperation with allies, indicating that Greenland intends to maintain collaborative ties with the US going forward.
Greenland was granted home rule by Denmark in 1979 and authorized to seek independence through a referendum in 2009.
At the press conference, Egede reiterated his commitment to independence. "The desire for independence, the wish to be in one’s own house, is probably understood by all people in the world," he stated. "We do not want to be Danish, we do not want to be Americans, we want to be Greenlandic." He also mentioned that a vote on independence "will come soon."
Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen acknowledged "a strong desire among many Greenlanders to move towards independence," describing this aspiration as "both legitimate and understandable."
Both leaders have previously dismissed Trump's proposals to purchase Greenland. "We are not for sale and never will be for sale," Egede remarked in December, following Trump’s renewed interest in the island.
On Thursday, Frederiksen conveyed that she had initiated a discussion with Trump’s team, stating, "Intensive work is underway with the Americans." She highlighted the shared goal between Denmark and the US of "strengthening the security of the Western alliance."
Greenland is home to a US military base and early-warning missile defense systems.
Sophie Wagner contributed to this report for TROIB News
Egede expressed his willingness to engage in discussions with US President-elect Donald Trump, who recently asserted that American control over the Danish territory is an "absolute necessity" for national security. Trump, set to assume office on January 20, has not dismissed the possibility of using military force or coercive economic means to gain ownership of the island, as stated in a press release on Tuesday.
During a press conference in Copenhagen on Friday, alongside Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Egede was inquired about any contact with Trump. He responded, "No, but we are ready to talk."
When asked about Trump's suggestion of using force to obtain Greenland, Egede acknowledged the seriousness of the statement but affirmed, "Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders." He underscored the importance of international cooperation with allies, indicating that Greenland intends to maintain collaborative ties with the US going forward.
Greenland was granted home rule by Denmark in 1979 and authorized to seek independence through a referendum in 2009.
At the press conference, Egede reiterated his commitment to independence. "The desire for independence, the wish to be in one’s own house, is probably understood by all people in the world," he stated. "We do not want to be Danish, we do not want to be Americans, we want to be Greenlandic." He also mentioned that a vote on independence "will come soon."
Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen acknowledged "a strong desire among many Greenlanders to move towards independence," describing this aspiration as "both legitimate and understandable."
Both leaders have previously dismissed Trump's proposals to purchase Greenland. "We are not for sale and never will be for sale," Egede remarked in December, following Trump’s renewed interest in the island.
On Thursday, Frederiksen conveyed that she had initiated a discussion with Trump’s team, stating, "Intensive work is underway with the Americans." She highlighted the shared goal between Denmark and the US of "strengthening the security of the Western alliance."
Greenland is home to a US military base and early-warning missile defense systems.
Sophie Wagner contributed to this report for TROIB News
