The Prime Minister of Greenland, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, said on Tuesday that he feels 'sad' that US President Donald Trump has once again expressed interest in acquiring the island located in the Arctic. Nielsen made his statement on Facebook after Trump confirmed on Monday that the United States needs Greenland for reasons related to its national security, noting that the special envoy he appointed to the vast, mineral-rich island 'will lead this mission'.
Greenland PM reacts to Trump's statement about acquiring the island
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen expressed sadness over new statements from US President Donald Trump about his desire to acquire the island. Trump previously noted that the US needs Greenland for national security reasons.