Greenland approves security deal with Denmark and US following months of Trump pressure

ILULISSAT, Greenland — Greenlandic lawmakers have approved an agreement with Denmark and the United States to enhance security in the Arctic and North Atlantic regions following intense pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump. The trilateral deal aims to increase the U.S. military presence in Greenland while maintaining Danish sovereignty over the self-governing island.

Despite Trump's persistent calls for Greenland to become part of the United States, the agreement will still be in effect if Greenland decides to pursue independence. The deal was signed by Trump, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, and Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen during the U.N. General Assembly in New York in September.

Greenlandic lawmakers voted unanimously in favor of the agreement, with seven members abstaining. Danish lawmakers are scheduled to discuss the deal further later this month. Once the necessary parliamentary processes are completed, the agreement will officially take effect.