Trump: US has reached security agreement on Greenland

Trump: US has reached security agreement on Greenland

US President Donald Trump says the United States has reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland that gives the US "permanent control" over security in Greenland, the Danish autonomous territory.

Trump made the announcement on social media Friday.

He said in the post, "We will immediately begin the process of developing a large Military presence in the appropriate part of Greenland."

Following the US president's post, the Danish prime minister's office issued a statement saying "Greenland, Denmark, and the United States are expected to sign an agreement on strengthened security in the Arctic and North Atlantic Area next week."

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the deal is "great for NATO and Europe as well."

She added that it recognizes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Denmark and the Greenlandic people's right to self-determination.

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said the agreement "recognizes Greenland's interests and our place in the international cooperation."

He further stated it is "to the benefit of us all."