Greenland is seeking to strengthen its defence and mining ties with the US, its prime minister has mentioned.
It comes after president-elect Donald Trump repeated an concept of buying the strategically essential and mineral-rich Arctic island which he mentioned was an “absolute necessity”.
Mute Egede mentioned his authorities was searching for methods to cooperate with the US and that it was prepared to begin a dialogue with Mr Trump’s incoming administration.
Nonetheless, he mentioned it will be as much as it to determine the way it ought to proceed.
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When requested at a information convention within the capital Nuuk on Monday about increasing US navy capabilities on the island, Mr Egede mentioned: “Greenland’s independence is Greenland‘s enterprise, additionally in relation to the usage of its land.
“So additionally it is Greenland that can determine what settlement we should always come to.”
The prime minister has summoned the leaders of Greenland’s political events to a gathering to debate a collective strategy to the US curiosity.
“That is the primary time Greenland has been listened to in an intense manner,” he added.
“We must be calm and reap the benefits of issues and stand collectively.”
Mr Trump did not rule out the potential use of military or economic means to realize management of Greenland.
However vice president-elect JD Vance dismissed the usage of navy pressure in an interview with Fox Information.