Greenland responded to Trump's interest in acquiring the territory.

The Prime Minister of Greenland, Mute Egede, made this statement, as reported by Associated Press on Friday, January 10.

Greenland Declares Itself Not Part of the USA

Previously, newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he is considering the option of making Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, a part of the United States. This could involve the use of force or economic pressure. According to Trump, this is a matter of U.S. national security.

Following this, Prime Minister Mute Egede acknowledged that Greenland is part of the North American continent. However, he called for Greenland's independence, viewing Denmark as a colonial power.

"Greenland is for the Greenlandic people. We do not want to be Danes, we do not want to be Americans. We want to be Greenlanders," he stated.

Trump's plans regarding Greenland have raised concerns in Denmark and across Europe. As noted by AP, the U.S. is an ally of the EU, which shocked many Europeans at the thought that Trump might even consider using force against an ally. Currently, the U.S. shares responsibility for the defense of Greenland with Copenhagen. The states operate a military airbase there under a 1951 agreement.

It is worth mentioning that Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen stated that Greenland could become independent, but it will not become part of the United States. The heightened concern in America regarding security in the Arctic is justified by the increasing activities of Russia and China in the region.

Donald Trump emphasized the need for a deal to annex Greenland to the United States. This statement followed a visit to the island by his son along with representatives from the Republican Party.