Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said today that she spoke to US President-elect Donald Trump by phone and told him that it was up to her to decide on her independence.
who will take office on January 20, said last week that US control of Greenland was an “absolute necessity” and did not rule out using military or economic measures, such as imposing tariffs on Denmark, to achieve his goal.
“In their discussion, the Prime Minister referred to the statements of the Speaker of the Parliament of the Greenland Parliament, Mute B. “He said Greenland is not for sale,” Frederiksen’s office said. “The Prime Minister emphasized that it is up to Greenland itself to make decisions about its independence,” he added.
Frederiksen also stressed that it is important to strengthen security in the Arctic and that Denmark is open to the possibility of taking on greater responsibilities.
Source: APE – MEB
