Greenland approves security deal with Denmark and US
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 22:20 · Archive
Greenland's parliament has approved a trilateral security agreement with Denmark and the United States to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic. Greenlandic lawmakers voted 16-0 for the agreement on Tuesday in the capital city of Nuuk, with seven abstentions.
The deal paves the way for increased US military presence on Greenland while keeping the self-governing island under Danish control. It would continue to apply if Greenland eventually chooses independence. Trump, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen signed the security agreement in September at the UN General Assembly in New York.
The agreement eases tensions following Trump's repeated calls for Greenland to become part of the United States. He had previously said he would not rule out military force to seize control of Greenland, citing US national security interests, though he also affirmed support for Greenlanders determining their own future. He later backed down from any threat. Greenlandic Prime Minister Nielsen said Greenlanders had stood united over recent months despite geopolitical tensions to show the world that the island decides its own fate.
How it is being reported
- Greenland approves security deal with Denmark and USGreenland's parliament has approved an agreement with Denmark and the United States to strengthen security in the Arctic and North AtlanticThe West Australian · 3 Nov, 22:04
- Greenland approves security deal with Denmark and USGreenland's parliament has approved an agreement with Denmark and the United States to strengthen security in the Arctic and North AtlanticPerth Now · 3 Nov, 22:04
In this story: Greenland · Denmark · United States · Donald Trump · Mette Frederiksen · Jens-Frederik Nielsen
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