Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede announced Friday that he is “ready to talk” with President-elect Donald Trump, who has expressed interest in acquiring the island.
in joint press conference Egede, who met with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Copenhagen, said he had not yet spoken to Trump but wanted to “discuss what brings us together.”
“Cooperation means dialogue. Cooperation means working towards solutions.” Egede said.
Frederiksen also expressed his willingness to discuss Greenland with Trump, saying, “The United States is our closest ally and we will make every effort to continue our strong cooperation.”
He also pointed out that President Trump's interest in Greenland speaks to its value on the international stage. “The debate about Greenland's independence and the latest announcement from the United States shows that we have a great interest in Greenland. These events have given many people in Greenland and Denmark much to think about. and emotions,” she said.
Greenland was a Danish colony from the 18th century until the 1950s, when it became an autonomous Danish territory. In 2009, the island nation won the right to declare independence if its 57,000 residents voted.
“We don't want to be Americans. We want to be Greenlanders.”
Egede expressed interest in meeting with President Trump, noting that Greenland is “a place that Americans consider part of their world,” but that he and his fellow countrymen will become part of the United States. I repeated that I didn't want that.
“We have a desire for independence, a desire to be the masters of our own homes. … This is something that everyone should respect,” he explained. “Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders. We don't want to be Danes. We don't want to be Americans. We want to be Greenlanders.”
The United States already has a small interest in Greenland. Pitafik Space BaseAmerica's northernmost military installation. Although the area is covered in ice for nine months of the year, it is operational year-round.
Trump has previously said expanding control of Greenland is “absolutely necessary,” and during his first term he worked hard to expand further into the region. President Trump, who is about to start his second term, has recently invigorated discussions about Greenland, sending his son Don Jr. and others to Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, to interact with leaders and local residents. They even send them on trips.
Turning Point USA CEO Charlie Kirk, who accompanied Don Jr. on his trip to Greenland, recently briefed the Blaze Media co-founder. glenn beck Strategic advantages of acquiring Greenland.
“What does it offer? First of all, it's amazing beauty,” Kirk told Beck on Wednesday. “I mean, I think you'll love it. … Photos don't do it justice. I'm talking about unspoiled, serene beauty. That's number one. Number two: It's an amazing natural resource that the current Danish government, which manages Greenland, does not allow the local population to take advantage of or exploit. It's about resources that they may not be aware of.
Do you like Blaze News? Avoid censorship and sign up for our newsletter to get articles like this delivered straight to your inbox. Please register here!
