Greenland, Denmark and US sign historic security agreement published at 17:04 BST 17:04 BST Image source, Getty Images Following his speech at the UN, President Trump met with the leaders of Greenland and Denmark to sign a historic security agreement. Trump described the deal as “long in the making” and says it will lead to a “fantastic long-term relationship” between the three signatories. Although Greenland is a sovereign territory, it is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, which primarily handles its foreign policy. Few details are available, although Trump had said during his speech that the United States will build “two very important military bases” in Greenland. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says the new agreement meets U.S. security concerns about the possibility of foreign adversaries establishing themselves on the island, while respecting the internal rights of Denmark and Greenland. Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has also been optimistic about the security agreement. 2026,” says Nielsen. “We are, have been, and will continue to be a firm friend of the United States and part of the Western Alliance. “Your security is our security, and our security is your security…This is a win-win deal.” Trump did not respond to repeated questions from reporters about the deal falling short of his earlier proposal for the United States to own Greenland, which was roundly rejected by both Denmark and Greenland.
