US and Denmark Reach Deal Over Greenland, Trump Says
President Trump says the agreement grants Washington "permanent control over security, and all other needs" in Greenland, though Danish officials have not confirmed specifics.
The United States and Denmark have reached an agreement concerning Greenland, according to President Donald Trump, following months of tension after he raised the possibility of the US annexing the Arctic territory.
Trump said the deal would give the US "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland," according to the BBC. He did not provide further details of the arrangement.
Danish officials have not confirmed the specifics of the reported agreement, the BBC said. It remains unclear what commitments, if any, Denmark or Greenland's local government have made as part of the deal.
Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, became a focus of international attention after Trump repeatedly suggested the US should acquire or annex the island, citing strategic and security interests. The remarks drew objections from Danish and Greenlandic officials, who rejected the idea of a change in sovereignty.
Further details of the newly announced agreement, including how it addresses security arrangements and other matters referenced by Trump, have not yet been made public. The BBC reported that Danish officials had not verified the terms described by the US president.
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- US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland after Trump annexation threats — BBC News — World
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