Greenland, Trump-Denmark agreement: the US to have permanent control over security
The agreement would ensure that China and Russia cannot establish bases in Greenland or send troops there, and provides for the necessary mechanisms to prevent investment in sensitive sectors
Donald Trump has announced that he has reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland, which grants the United States ‘permanent control over security and all other matters’ on the island. Under the agreement reached between the United States, Denmark and Greenland, ‘from now on, no adversary of the United States will ever be able to establish a base or a military presence on the island, nor make significant investments in the area, without our express written approval from the United States”, wrote Donald Trump on Truth, announcing the agreement. “This is a dream come true for America”, he added.
After announcing the agreement, Trump stated that he would “immediately begin the process of establishing a significant military presence in a suitable location”. “We will work with the people of Greenland on its implementation and construction,” added the US President.
The security agreement ensures that China and Russia cannot establish bases there, according to State Department sources. In particular, ‘the agreement explicitly guarantees the United States full authority to act as it deems necessary in Greenland to protect and defend the American continent, including permanent access, the ability to establish bases and overflight rights’, says a State Department official speaking on condition of anonymity. Furthermore, “this agreement ensures that China and Russia cannot maintain bases in Greenland or deploy troops there, and provides for the necessary mechanisms to prevent investment in sensitive sectors”.
The agreement announced between Denmark, the United States and Greenland – which is due to be signed next week to coincide with the United Nations General Assembly – is “a good agreement”, said Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, as quoted by the Copenhagen media. “It is an agreement that strengthens our common security in the Arctic and the North Atlantic region,” she said, describing it as “positive” also “for NATO and Europe”. Frederiksen went on to point out that the agreement “recognises Denmark’s sovereignty and territorial integrity” and “the right of the Greenlandic people to self-determination”.
‘This historic agreement is a great victory for the United States and for the American people. Thanks to President Trump’s vision and leadership, this historic agreement permanently safeguards US security interests in the Arctic at no cost to the American taxpayer. Greenland will forever be part of North America’s strategic defence area, excluding any adversary from it and the surrounding areas, and permanently and comprehensively addresses our national security concerns in Greenland,” said Secretary of State Marco Rubio on X regarding the agreement.
