Greenland’s prime minister said he will seek a closer relationship with the US, highlighting the Arctic island’s push for independence amid renewed interest from Donald Trump.

Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede said on Friday he was ready to speak with US President-elect Donald Trump, who has said he wants control over the Arctic island, and urged respect for the island’s independence aspirations.

Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede said in a joint press conference with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen that he's ready to speak with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. MUTE EGEDE, GREENLAND PRIME MINISTER: A thing that has also come to light,

Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede said on Monday the country is looking to strengthen its defence and mining ties with the United States, albeit on its own terms, following renewed interest from U.S.

Mute Egede said Trump's comments suggesting use of force had been 'worrying' but said his interest was in 'cooperation'

Greenland wants to work closer with the United States in the area of defence and on exploring the Arctic island's mining resources, Greenlandic Prime Minister Mute Egede told a press conference on Monday.