BRUSSELS– BRUSSELS (AP)– Greenland’s leader on Wednesday gave thanks to the European Union for being “a relied on close friend” and advised the 27-nation bloc to purchase his nation’s mineral sources, renewable resource, airport terminals and net solutions.
In a speech to the European Parliament, Head Of State Jens-Frederik Nielsen stated that “2025 has actually been an active otherwise significant year for Greenland.” He kept in mind the obstacle postured by environment modification however did not state Head of state Donald Trump’s talk of seizing the Arctic island.
” We require participation and collaborations with similar nations and organizations that share our worths. The EU has actually been a steady, reputable and crucial companion for Greenland for greater than 40 years,” the 34-year-old premier stated in Strasbourg, France.
He prolonged “a wholehearted thanks” to the EU “for your solid assistance for Greenland throughout tough times we are experiencing now. You have actually waited us as a close friend and companion. We will certainly always remember this.”
Greenland was a swarm under Denmark’s crown up until 1953, when it ended up being a district in the Scandinavian nation. In 1979, the island was provided home policy, and thirty years later on, Greenland became a self-governing entity. It stays component of the Danish world.
Denmark, which likewise presently holds the EU’s turning presidency, and Greenland have actually turned down Trump’s deals to get the island. He hasn’t ruled out military force to take control of themineral-rich territory
When asked by a press reporter prior to his speech concerning relationships with the Trump management, Nielsen stated that U.S.-Greenland connections ought to be taken care of “in common regard, with regard for global regulation.”
” We look for to have even more and much better participation likewise with the U.S.A., when we can meet the considerate tone,” he stated.
Throughout the speech, Nielsen stated that Greenland has a lot of the crucial raw minerals that the EU is looking for, however that extracting these sources is “resources extensive.” He likewise advised the bloc to purchase the untapped hydroelectricity prospective supplied by the island’s rivers and glaciers.
Nielsen likewise required financial backing to create telecoms networks, especially in the badly linked north, and to develop 2 local airport terminals.
” It is important for us that those that run telecoms in Greenland are relied on and reputable stars. This is important to make sure the security of the framework, and to stop unapproved events from interfering with and endangering links,” he stated.
Legislators provided Nielsen an applause as he stated “thanks for being a relied on close friend of Greenland.”
