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Greenland · US-Denmark security agreement
Update: Denmark and Greenland say US security agreement will not cede sovereignty
Denmark and Greenland said on September 19 that the developing US security agreement recognizes the Kingdom of Denmark's sovereignty and territorial integrity and Greenlanders' right to self-determination. Signing is expected during next week's UN General Assembly.
Why it matters
The statements directly qualify Trump's claim that the United States would have permanent control over Greenland's security. The agreement may expand the US military presence and restrict adversaries, but it does not transfer sovereignty, foreign-policy authority or resource control to Washington.
Greenland · US-Denmark security agreement