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US and Denmark strike Greenland security deal with no expiry
The Hindu··19 Sept
The United States, Denmark and Greenland agreed for a US military presence on Greenland, Donald Trump said on Truth Social on Friday. The deal bars adversary bases. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said it recognizes Greenlandic self-determination and needs parliamentary approval. Marco Rubio said it addresses US security concerns. Leaders will sign at the UN General Assembly next week.
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What It Means For You
- Non-NATO countries would be barred from building bases in Greenland under terms described Friday.
- US overflight and basing rights would continue even if Greenland becomes independent, officials said.
- Parliamentary action in Denmark and Greenland is still required before enforcement.
What's Happening
- Trump said the agreement has no expiry date and grants permanent US security control.
- Frederiksen said the pact strengthens Arctic and North Atlantic security.
- Much remained unclear Friday night, including whether new US bases would be built.
Greenland's 1951 defense treaty
- The US already holds broad overflight and basing rights under a 1951 treaty.
- Trump had threatened for months to seize the territory before negotiations.
- Greenland hosts a Space Force base in its remote northwest.
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