President Trump has said the US has entered into a deal with Denmark that gives the US “permanent control over security” in Greenland.
In a post on Truth Social, he said the US “will immediately begin the process of developing a large military presence in the appropriate part of Greenland”.
He added: “This is a dream come true for the United States of America, one that is very important, historic, and special.”
In a statement, prime minister Mette Frederiksen said both Denmark and Greenland expect to sign an agreement with the US next week to strengthen security in the Arctic and the North Atlantic region.
Trump previously called on Denmark to sell the island to the US, and repeatedly insisted that Greenland is crucial for US security.
Denmark and Greenland have both consistently asserted that the island is not for sale.
However, Trump suggested in his social media post that an understanding may have been reached.
He went on: “We look forward to working with the wonderful people of Denmark and Greenland toward a magnificent future with respect to this large, and highly strategic, parcel of land. We will be very protective of it!”
Mr Frederiksen said: “I am pleased that there is a prospect of a good agreement for Greenland, the kingdom of Denmark and the US.
“An agreement that strengthens our common security in the Arctic and the North Atlantic area and is therefore also good for NATO and Europe.
“And an agreement that at the same time recognizes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the kingdom and the right of the Greenlandic people to self-determination.”
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