Greenland is exploring ways to collaborate with the U.S., but insists on its own terms.

Greenland is looking to strengthen its ties with the United States, albeit on its own terms. This primarily concerns the defense sector and the mining industry.

This was stated by Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede, as reported by RBK-Ukraine citing Reuters.

According to him, the government is exploring ways to collaborate with the U.S. and is ready to initiate dialogue with the new Trump administration. However, Egede emphasized that the decision on how to proceed will be made by the Greenlandic government. Specifically, during a press conference in Nuuk on Monday, he was asked about the expansion of U.S. military capabilities on the island, to which Egede responded as follows.

"The independence of Greenland is a matter for Greenland, including the use of its land, so it is Greenland that will decide what agreement we should reach," the head of the Greenlandic government stated.

Reuters reports that on Monday, Egede convened party leaders in the capital to discuss a collective approach to U.S. interests.

"This is the first time that Greenland has been listened to so attentively. We need to remain calm, take advantage of the situation, and unite," the Prime Minister added.

The agency noted that last week, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump did not rule out the potential use of military or economic means to gain control over Greenland. However, on Sunday, the elected Vice President J.D. Vance, speaking on Fox News, dismissed the possibility of using military force, while emphasizing the strategic significance of the island and its abundant resources.

"When we first heard about this, it was alarming. But yesterday, the Vice President stated that they are not interested in using force. Our interest lies in cooperation," Egede stated.

It is worth noting that the agency reported that Trump's Republican allies introduced a bill for the 'purchase of Greenland' titled "Make Greenland Great Again."

If it is supported by the U.S. House of Representatives, the law would allow Trump to begin relevant negotiations as early as January 20 - the day he assumes the presidency of the United States.