Denmark and the US have reached an agreement after months of threats from Donald Trump to annex Greenland, resolving a diplomatic dispute over the territory's security.
The deal, expected to be signed next week, aims to strengthen security in the Arctic and the North Atlantic, according to joint statements from Denmark and Greenland. Trump stated in a post on Truth Social that the agreement grants the US 'permanent control over security' in the semi-autonomous territory. The agreement also includes a rule that no US adversary can maintain a military presence in Greenland or make sensitive investments there without US approval.
No text of the agreement has been released, and it still requires parliamentary approval to take effect. French President Emmanuel Macron praised the deal for reaffirming Danish sovereignty over Greenland, while NATO expressed support for the agreement, calling it beneficial for regional stability. Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen welcomed the deal, stating it strengthens common security while recognizing Greenland's self-determination. The agreement is expected to be signed at the UN General Assembly next week.
Why it matters
The agreement resolves the immediate dispute over Trump's threats to take control of Greenland.
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What to watch
Watch whether Greenlanders in Nuuk continue to voice concerns through public statements or formal negotiations.
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