Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen wants to hold talks with US President-elect Donald Trump after he announced his desire to buy Greenland, Politico reports. “We have suggested a conversation [with Trump] and I expect it will take place,

Trump Jr. reportedly claimed during his visit that the Danish people exhibit racism toward native Greenlanders. Frederiksen on Thursday addressed those accusations, saying: “You can’t say that Danes are racists across the board,” while acknowledging that racism against Greenlanders does exist.

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