Denmark hails ‘binding’ Greenland deal with Trump giving US ‘permanent control’ of security

The United States, Denmark, and Greenland have reached a security agreement regarding Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. According to US President Donald Trump, the deal gives the US "permanent control" over Greenland's security needs. The agreement aims to protect both Greenland and the United States.

The deal, to be signed at the UN General Assembly, bars Chinese and Russian bases and sensitive investments in the Arctic territory. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen hailed the agreement as "binding" and said it strengthens security in the Arctic and North Atlantic. Denmark and Greenland both welcomed the agreement, with Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stating that it respects Denmark's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

US President Donald Trump announced the agreement on Truth Social, claiming it gives the US broad, indefinite authority to ensure Greenland's security. He stated that no country considered an adversary would be able to establish a military base on the island or make investments without US approval. The terms of the agreement are still unclear, but Denmark maintains that its sovereignty remains intact.

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