The US and Denmark have reached a deal on the security of Greenland, aiming to end a diplomatic crisis sparked by Donald Trump's threats to take over the Arctic territory. NATO has welcomed the deal, while Trump says it gives the US "permanent control" over Greenland's security.
Trump stated that the agreement would give Washington the ability to take "whatever necessary" to defend Greenland and that no US adversary would be able to maintain a military presence or make significant investments on the island without written American approval.
The text of the agreement has not yet been published, while it is expected to be signed during the UN General Assembly next week and then pass parliamentary procedures, the Telegraph reports.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen have welcomed the agreement, saying it strengthens security in the Arctic and North Atlantic, while recognizing Denmark's sovereignty and the Greenlandic people's right to self-determination.
According to a US State Department official, the agreement provides for permanent US access, basing and overflight rights over Greenland.
The US will also be able to build new military structures without seeking approval from Greenland or Denmark. The agreement also provides for a ban on military bases in non-NATO countries and restrictions on investment by rival states in sensitive sectors.
NATO said the agreement will help strengthen security, stability and cooperation in this strategic region.
French President Emmanuel Macron said the agreement is positive because, according to him, it respects Danish sovereignty and international law.
Trump had insisted for months that Greenland is essential to American security, citing threats from Russia and China, the island's strategic position and vast reserves of rare minerals.
However, concerns remain in Greenland about the content of the agreement. MP Naaja Nathanielsen said it is essential that any agreement preserves the Greenlanders' right to self-determination.
Meanwhile, Trump has not claimed that the agreement will bring about a change in territory or the transfer of Greenland under American sovereignty.
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