The leader of Greenland's parliament has reminded President Trump that Greenland is not up for grabs, a day before the island's elections.

U.S. President Donald Trump has not treated Greenlanders with respect since expressing his renewed interest in acquiring the vast, mineral-rich Arctic island, Greenland's prime minister was quoted on Monday as saying.

In a typical year, elections on the sparsely populated island of Greenland would probably go unnoticed by the rest of the world. However, with President Trump’s vow that “one way or another” America will acquire it, the international spotlight is turning to the frigid island.