Trump claims deal with Denmark gives US ‘permanent control’ over Greenland

US President Donald Trump asserted on Friday that Washington has entered into an agreement with Denmark and Greenland that gives the United States "permanent control over security and all other needs".

Key points

• Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen remarked the agreement "recognizes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom and the right of the Greenlandic people to self-determination".
• He continued that US adversaries will be barred from establishing military bases or personnel in Greenland unless they receive written authorisation from the United States.
• Trump alleged that intends will commence immediately to build a significant US military footprint in suitable areas throughout Greenland, noting there are numerous potential locations.
• The statement continued that the agreement remains subject to parliamentary approval in both Nuuk and Copenhagen.

In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump remarked, "At my direction, we worked with representatives of Denmark and Greenland to guarantee that the US will FOREVER have the complete ability to do what is necessary in Greenland".

Denmark and Greenland published a joint statement on Friday indicating that a pact with the US is due to be signed during next week's United Nations General Assembly session.

In practice, the statement continued that the agreement remains subject to parliamentary approval in both Nuuk and Copenhagen.

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