US Tries to Buy Greenland? "Our People Will Decide," Says Minister.

Greenland has rejected the idea of being purchased by the United States. The Arctic territory's mining minister made the statement amid increased U.S. interest. Minister Naaja H. Nathanielsen told DW that Greenland must be treated as an equal partner. She said the future of the island's vast resources will be decided by its own people. The U.S. has recently increased both its offers and political pressure regarding Greenland. The territory is strategically important due to its location and rare mineral deposits. Greenland governs its own domestic affairs but remains part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Any discussion about its resources or sovereignty ultimately involves its local population.