Trump announces deal giving US permanent security role in Greenland

US President Donald Trump said the United States and Denmark have reached an agreement under which Washington would assume permanent responsibility for security and other needs in Greenland.

Trump announced the agreement in a post on Truth Social, saying it would give the United States permanent control over security on the strategically important island.

"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, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns. There will be NO COST to the United States! 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. 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. For over 100 years, Presidents have known the strategic importance of Greenland, but NONE of them were able to do anything about it. I am proud to be the President that permanently and conclusively addressed this very important situation. This is an “Infinite Life” Agreement, there is no end! We are very honored and proud of what has just taken place, and everything agreed to today will be cherished by the American People. We will immediately begin the process of developing a large Military presence in the appropriate part of Greenland, of which there are many. We will work with the people of Greenland in its development and construction. This solution is a great one for the United States of America, Denmark, Greenland, and all of our Allies. We look forward to working with the wonderful people of Denmark and Greenland toward a magnificent future with respect to this large, and highly strategic, parcel of land. We will be very protective of it! This is a dream come true for the United States of America, one that is very important, historic, and special," he wrote.

Greenland is an autonomous part of the Kingdom of Denmark under the Self-Government Act, which took effect in 2009. Greenland has its own parliament and government and exercises authority over a wide range of domestic matters, while Denmark retains responsibility for foreign affairs, security and defense.

The island is strategically important because of its location in the Arctic and its proximity to North America and the North Atlantic. Greenland already hosts a U.S. military facility, Pituffik Space Base, which provides strategic capabilities including missile-warning and space-surveillance functions.

Greenland also possesses significant deposits of rare earth elements and other critical minerals, adding to its economic and strategic importance.

By Tamilla Hasanova