Greenland Minister Welcomes US President-elect’s Interest in Island
A Call to Action for Denmark
Greenlandic Minister of Business, Trade, Mineral Resources, Justice and Gender Equality, Naaja Nathanielsen, has expressed her welcome towards US President-elect Donald Trump’s interest in the island, considering it a call to action for Denmark.
In an interview with The Guardian newspaper on Tuesday, Nathanielsen stated that Greenland has been trying to attract more involvement from both the EU and the United States for many years. She believes that Trump’s interest in the island could be a turning point in this regard.
Greenland’s Autonomy
Greenland was a colony of Denmark until 1953, and although it remains part of the kingdom, it received autonomy in 2009, granting it the ability to self-govern and make independent choices in domestic policy.
Using US Interest as Leverage
Nathanielsen intends to use the renewed interest in the relationship with Denmark to demand justice from the country. She emphasized that Greenland will continue to put pressure on Denmark to ensure that its interests are protected.
Denmark’s Response
Greenlandic Prime Minister Mute Egede responded to Trump’s comments, stating that the island was not for sale. Trump, who is due to assume office on January 20, called it an "absolute necessity" for the United States to own Greenland.
Conclusion
The interest shown by US President-elect Donald Trump in Greenland has sparked a new wave of attention towards the island’s relationship with Denmark. Greenlandic Minister Naaja Nathanielsen sees this as an opportunity to demand justice and assert the island’s autonomy.
FAQs
Q: What is Greenland’s relationship with Denmark?
A: Greenland was a colony of Denmark until 1953, and although it remains part of the kingdom, it received autonomy in 2009, granting it the ability to self-govern and make independent choices in domestic policy.
Q: What is the significance of Trump’s interest in Greenland?
A: Trump’s interest in Greenland could be a turning point in Greenland’s relationship with Denmark, providing an opportunity for Greenland to demand justice and assert its autonomy.
Q: Will Greenland be sold to the United States?
A: According to Greenlandic Prime Minister Mute Egede, the island is not for sale.