Denmark and Greenland Statement on US Agreement: Sovereignty Will Not Be Transferred
Denmark and Greenland have clarified the debate by announcing that the new military cooperation agreement with the US will not jeopardize the island's sovereignty.
Denmark and Greenland have announced that the new military agreement reached with the US will not jeopardize Greenland's sovereignty and will under no circumstances transfer it.
Emphasis on Sovereignty
In a joint statement following the agreement reached with the US, Danish and Greenlandic authorities clearly stated that the island's sovereignty will be protected. This statement came following claims by US President Donald Trump that Washington would secure permanent control over the island's security.
Military Cooperation and Details
Late Friday, the parties signed an agreement allowing the US to develop a significant military presence on Greenland and prohibiting rival nations from establishing bases on the island. Key details regarding the scope of the agreement and the scale of the US military presence have not yet been shared with the public.
Next Steps and Approval Process
Expected to be signed next week during the United Nations General Assembly, the agreement must go through the approval process of the parliaments of Denmark and Greenland to enter into force. With the completion of this process, it is aimed to end months of uncertainty.