Egede made his comments on Wednesday in reaction to US President Donald Trump, who reiterated his desire to make Greenland – currently a semi-autonomous territory of the kingdom of Denmark – a part of the United States.
During his annual speech to the US Congress on Tuesday, Trump said he wanted to take the island “one way or the other”, promising financial gain and security to its “incredible people”.
“We will keep you safe, we will make you rich, and together, we will take Greenland to heights like you have never thought possible before”, Trump crowed. “It’s a very small population, a very, very large piece of land, and very, very important for military security”.
Trump has been drumming up his vision to take Greenland, citing its strategic and economic importance. Opinion polls suggest that most Greenlanders oppose joining the US, although a majority favour eventual independence from Denmark.
The Malaysian duo endured a tough sixty-eight minute contest to overcome South Korea's newly formed pair Jeong Na Eun-Lee Yeon Woo 22-20, 11-21, 21-14 at the Palais Des Sports in France.
On Wednesday, the Malaysians dug deep in the opening game before finally converting their fourth game point to secure a 25-23, 21-7 victory over Taiwan's Nicole Gonzales Chan-Lin Chih Chun.
Pearly-Thinaah face another stern test today when they will meet China's emerging combination Jia Yi Fan-Zhang Shu Xian for a semi-final berth.
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