Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland to secure permanent control over the Arctic territory, although Denmark has not confirmed the arrangement.
In a post on Truth Social, the US president said the deal would give Washington “permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland”, addressing what he described as American concerns.
Mr Trump said the agreement had been negotiated with representatives of Denmark and Greenland at his direction. He claimed it would ensure that the US could “FOREVER have the complete ability to do what is necessary in Greenland” to protect and defend both Greenland and the United States.
He also said no American adversary would be able to establish a base or military presence in Greenland, or make sensitive investments there, without the express written approval of the US.
Mr Trump said previous presidents had recognised Greenland’s strategic importance for a century but had failed to resolve the issue. He described the arrangement as an “‘Infinite Life’ Agreement” with no end.
He said the US would begin developing a large military presence in an appropriate part of Greenland and would work with local people on its development and construction.
Mr Trump claimed the plan would come at no cost to the American people and would benefit the US, Denmark, Greenland and its allies.
“This is a dream come true for the United States of America,” he wrote, calling the development important, historic and special.
Denmark has yet to confirm the agreement.
