US, Greenland, Denmark to sign deal at UN in New York in bid to end Arctic stand-off
President Donald Trump was due to meet with leaders of Greenland and Denmark on Tuesday to sign a deal that will allow a larger US military presence on Greenland and could end a stand-off over the strategically located and mineral-rich island. The agreement will allow the US to expand its military footprint in Greenland, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters. In addition to the…
During his recent trip to New York for the U.N. General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a deal alongside Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen. This agreement allows the United States to increase its military presence in Greenland, a move not previously requested by the Greenlandic leaders due to the island nation's opposition to a complete U.S. takeover.
Trump emphasized that the agreement grants the U.S. "permanent control over security and all other needs on that territory," asserting that no adversary will be allowed to establish a military presence in Greenland nor make sensitive investments without U.S. approval. Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen called the agreement "forever," highlighting its significance for Europe and the United States, with the NATO alliance and Greenland's self-determination at its core.
Greenland Prime Minister Nielsen stressed that the deal respects the interests and rights of the Greenlandic people while ensuring a stronger allied presence in the Arctic. This agreement comes after Trump's earlier comments about Greenland, including his interest in purchasing the island and offering economic and military benefits.
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