US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland's security
Trump said the agreement will give the US "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland", though specifics haven't been confirmed by Danish officials.
The United States and Denmark have reached an agreement regarding Greenland's security, which is set to be signed next week. President Donald Trump claimed the deal would give the US permanent control over security matters and all other needs in Greenland. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that the agreement enhances security in the Arctic and North Atlantic regions, while also respecting Greenland's sovereignty and the people's right to self-determination.
The deal comes after weeks of Trump threatening to take control of Greenland for national security reasons, citing its strategic location for defense and mineral wealth. Trump tweeted that the agreement comes with "no cost to the United States" and will enable the US to take necessary actions to secure and defend Greenland. He added that the deal includes a rule preventing any US adversary from establishing a military presence in Greenland or making sensitive investments without US approval.
Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen confirmed the agreement will be signed at the United Nations General Assembly next week, emphasizing that it strengthens common security in the Arctic and North Atlantic areas, while recognizing Greenland's sovereignty and self-determination rights. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the deal a "historic deal" and a "huge win for the United States and the American people," stating it permanently and completely addresses national security concerns in Greenland.
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