Nielsen, Prime Minister of Greenland, says that the United States “were not respectful” with the island
The new Prime Minister of GreenlandJens-frederik NielsenHe said on Sunday that the United States comment on the Arctic island, rich in minerals, were disrespectful and stressed that the territory “will never be a property that anyone can buy”.
His comments occurred after meeting on Sunday with the Danish Prime Minister, Puts FrederiKsenIn his official residence near Copenhagen, the second day of an official three -day visit. Nielsen’s statements replied repeated interest of the President of the United States, Donald Trumpto take control of this territory of strategic importance.
During the press conference, Nielsen said that “words of the United States Have not been respectful“And he continued:” The words used were not respectful. Therefore, in this situation, we must remain united. “The political parties of Greenland, which they have supported for years Possible independence of Denmark, Recently formed a coalition government Wide base in response to Trump’s ambitions compared to the territory.
The government of Greenland said that Nielsen’s three -day visit, which began on Saturday, had the purpose of promoting the Future cooperation Between the two nations. “Denmark has the will to invest in the company of Greenland and we do not only have it for historical reasons. We also have it because we are part of the mutual (Danish) Commonwealth (Danish) said Frederiksen.” Of course, we also have the will to continue investing in the Greenland company, “he continued.
Nielsen plans to meet King Frederik X Monday, before returning to Greenland with Frederiksen for a real visit to the island. To the question if a Meeting between them and TrumpFrederiksen replied: “We always want to meet the President of the United States. Obviously we want. But I think we have been very, very clear in what is the approach (of the Danish Commonwealth) to all parts of the Kingdom of Denmark. “Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark.
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