Greenland's outgoing leader has sent an irate riposte to US President Donald Trump after his latest comments about the annexation of the world's largest island. "Now the US president has once again floated the idea of annexing us.

President Donald Trump told NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Thursday that U.S. control of Greenland is necessary to enhance international security, escalating his campaign to annex the strategic Arctic island.

NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte refrained from commenting on President Donald Trump’s request for his assistance on the United States’ interest in taking control of Greenland. The former Dutch Prime Minister met with Trump at the White House on Thursday where they discussed issues affecting Europe,