Danish PM Affirms Greenland Is Not for Sale Amid Trump Jr.'s Visit

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1 year ago

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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen emphatically stated that “Greenland is not for sale,” in response to renewed interest from President-elect Donald Trump.
Frederiksen highlighted that Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders and reiterated sentiments from Greenlandic Prime Minister Mute Egede regarding the island's autonomy.
Donald Trump Jr. arrived on Greenland for a private visit, during which he referred to his presence as representative of his father's interests.
The U.S. operates a military base on Greenland, and Trump's interest in the territory stems from its strategic location and mineral resources.
Frederiksen welcomed U.S. investment in Greenland but insisted that the territory would not be sold, emphasizing a desire for U.S. involvement over that of Russia.

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