Trump announces deal giving U.S. ‘infinite’ control of Greenland security; Danish PM calls it ‘good for NATO and Europe’

An agreement due to be signed by Denmark and Greenland with the United States on strengthening security in the autonomous Danish territory is “good for NATO and Europe,” Denmark’s prime minister said Friday.

Mette Frederiksen said the deal “strengthens our common security in the Arctic and the North Atlantic area,” adding that it was expected to be signed on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly next week.

She said the agreement “recognizes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom (of Denmark) and the right of the Greenlandic people to self-determination.”

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Once signed, the agreement will have to go through the necessary parliamentary procedures to enter into force, according to a statement from Frederiksen’s office.

Trump said Friday that he had struck an “infinite” deal with Denmark to give the United States control over Greenland’s security and bar foreign adversaries from setting up bases there.

“I am pleased to announce that the United States of America has entered into an Agreement with The Kingdom of Denmark, and Greenland, that gives the United States permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland,” Trump said on his Truth Social network.

“From now on, no US adversary can EVER have a base in Greenland, have a military presence in Greenland, or make sensitive investments in Greenland, without our express written approval.”

“It is gratifying that we are about to enter into an agreement that ensures and strengthens the security of Greenland, the Kingdom of Denmark, the United States and the Western alliance,” said Jens-Frederik Nielsen, the head of Greenland’s government.

It “recognizes Greenland’s interests and our place in international cooperation,” he added.