U.S. and Denmark finalized a security pact with Greenland after President Trump's threats to seize the territory by force. The agreement grants the U.S. permanent control over security and other needs in Greenland, with no cost to the United States. The deal addresses concerns over national security and prevents adversaries from establishing military presence or sensitive investments in the region.
The pact, announced following months of Trump's threats to 'take' Greenland, includes provisions that ban non-NATO countries from building bases in Greenland and restrict sensitive investments. It also allows the U.S. to maintain military presence and overflight rights regardless of Greenland's future political status. The agreement is described as a 'historic deal' by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Denmark's Prime Minister confirmed the agreement will be signed at the United Nations General Assembly next week, emphasizing it strengthens security in the Arctic and North Atlantic. The deal requires parliamentary approval and includes a clause ensuring it remains in effect even if Greenland becomes independent. The U.S. retains unilateral power to build military structures in Greenland without needing approval from Denmark or Greenland.
The agreement differs from the 1951 treaty with Denmark by granting the U.S. permanent access and basing rights, and it blocks adversaries from making investments in sensitive sectors. The exact terms of the pact have not been released, with details remaining under review by officials.