Greenland PM rejects US acquisition idea: ‘We don’t want to be Americans’
In a recent interview on Fox News, Greenland’s Prime Minister, Múte B. Egede, firmly rejected the idea of Greenland becoming part of the United States, reiterating his nation’s commitment to its own sovereignty and identity. The interview addressed U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s prior remarks about potentially acquiring Greenland, a suggestion that has drawn international attention.
“Greenland and the future of Greenland will be decided by the Greenlandic people. We don’t want to be Danes and we don’t want to be Americans. Greenlanders want to be part of the Western Alliance as Greenlandic people,” Egede said.
While expressing pride in Greenland’s distinct identity, Egede emphasized the importance of cooperation with the U.S. and other allies, particularly in areas like security and economic development. He underscored Greenland’s role within the Western Alliance and its strategic importance as part of the North American continent.
“Your security is our security,” Egede stated repeatedly, referencing the long-standing partnership between the U.S. and Greenland, including the presence of a U.S. military base on the island. He noted that Greenland remains open to discussions on enhancing security collaboration in the Arctic, especially amid growing geopolitical tensions.
“We will always be a part of NATO. We will always be a strong partner for the U.S. We are close neighbors and I believe the future has a lot to offer in terms of cooperation,” he said.
Egede also discussed Greenland’s rich reserves of rare earth minerals, emphasizing his government’s preference for investments from close allies like the U.S. and the European Union. He pointed out the need to diversify Greenland’s economy and welcomed American companies to engage in mining projects on the island.
Despite acknowledging the benefits of strong partnerships, Egede unequivocally rejected any possibility of Greenland being for sale.
“Greenland wants cooperation and strong partnerships, but Greenland doesn’t want to be part of the U.S. We want to be Greenlanders,” he said.
