The United States, Denmark, and Greenland have finalized a defense agreement that grants Washington an expanded military footprint on the Arctic island while restricting foreign adversaries from establishing bases or critical investments there.
US President Donald Trump announced the open-ended deal on Truth Social, stating that the accord ensures long-term American strategic oversight in the region.
“At my direction, we worked with representatives of Denmark and Greenland to guarantee that the United States will FOREVER have the complete ability to do what is necessary in Greenland in order to secure and defend the security of Greenland, and the United States of America,” Trump stated.
Under the terms of the agreement, foreign powers designated as adversaries by Washington will face strict prohibitions regarding military assets and infrastructure projects on the island.
“Additionally, from now on, no U.S. 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,” Trump added.
The deal falls short of Trump’s previous ambition to acquire Greenland outright for the United States, as reported by Reuters ahead of the announcement.
(Reuters)
