Greenland’s Prime Minister, Mute Egede, stated on Monday that his government is exploring ways to collaborate with the newly elected U.S. President, Donald Trump.
In recent weeks, Trump has shown renewed interest in taking control of the territory—without ruling out the use of military or economic force to achieve this.
Also on Monday, Denmark’s Foreign Minister expressed readiness to work with Greenland to “continue discussions” with Trump in order to safeguard “legitimate U.S. interests” in the Arctic.
Greenland, a largely autonomous territory under the sovereignty of Denmark, lies on the shortest route between North America and Europe, making it strategically important to the U.S.
It is also home to a major U.S. space facility and possesses some of the largest deposits of rare minerals, important for battery production and high-tech devices.
According to the BBC, Trump had attempted to buy Greenland during his first term in 2019 and has now brought the issue back to the agenda, calling it an “absolute necessity” for U.S. and international security.
Prime Minister Egede had previously emphasized that Greenland is not, and will not be, “for sale,” while stressing the importance of cooperation and trade with the entire world.
