Greenland's Prime Minister Moute Egede has announced his desire to gain independence from Denmark, following President-elect Donald Trump's comments about purchasing the island's territory.
“The opportunity for independence for the people of Greenland was adopted by the provisions of the Autonomy Act, which created the legal basis for how to achieve independence,” Egede said in a statement. wednesday speech Happy new year.
“The draft constitution of our country is also being prepared. Work has already begun to create a framework for Greenland as an independent state within the possibilities and provisions of the Autonomy Law,” he said.
The leader said new development in Greenland was “imminent” days after President Trump made a second decision to buy land in the country, located in a prominent part of the Arctic Circle. .
“For purposes of national security and freedom around the world, the United States feels that ownership and control of Greenland is absolutely necessary,” Trump said in a Dec. 22 post on Truth Social. said.
Egede fired back in a statement, declaring that Greenland was not for sale and that he would make every effort to prevent it from being taken over by the United States.
“Greenland is ours. We are not and will not be for sale. We must not lose our long struggle for freedom,” Egede said. Ta.
His New Year's speech emphasized the development of the autonomous region and the opening of an international airport as a path to global change.
“Next summer, we will be able to access our country directly from other countries without going through Denmark, which will allow us to develop and govern more independently,” he added.
He declared that the new airports in Ilulissat and Qakortok are the next step in the process of “improved” and “flexible” infrastructure that can boost tourism and trade.
Mr. Egede concluded his speech by wishing everyone a prosperous new year.
