Greenland seeks nearer defence, mining ties with the US, says prime minister

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Greenland needs to work nearer with the US within the space of defence and on exploring the Arctic island’s mining assets, Greenlandic Prime Minister Mute Egede informed a press convention on Monday.

Egede mentioned his authorities was searching for methods to cooperate with the US and that it was prepared to start out a dialogue with the incoming administration of Donald Trump.

When requested about increasing the U.S. army capabilities on island, Egede mentioned: “Greenland’s independence is Greenland’s enterprise, additionally in relation to the usage of its land, so it is usually Greenland that can resolve what settlement we must always come to.”

“That is the primary time Greenland has been listened to in an intense approach. We have to be calm and make the most of issues and stand collectively,” he added.