US to build two military bases in Greenland under new deal with Denmark

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The United States and Denmark have signed a new defense agreement that will allow for the construction of two US military bases in Greenland. This deal, signed at the UN General Assembly, reaffirms Denmark's sovereignty over Greenland while also acknowledging Greenland's right to self-determination and its involvement in the agreement. The accord is described as a significant enhancement of their long-standing cooperation, building on a previous agreement from 75 years ago. Both nations view this as crucial for European and transatlantic security, particularly in the North Atlantic amidst a changing security landscape. The agreement also stipulates that Greenland would remain a NATO member if it were to achieve independence from Denmark.

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Greenland would remain in NATO if it gained independence from Denmark.

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Greenland matters for North American and transatlantic security.

quoteJens-Frederik Nielsen

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The deal respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Denmark, and Greenland's right to self-determination.

quoteMette Frederiksen

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The agreement is described as 'tremendous for Europe and for the United States, for everybody, and for Greenland it's going to be incredible.'

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The US will build two military bases in Greenland under a new deal with Denmark.

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"This is tremendous for Europe and for the United States, for everybody, and for Greenland it's going to be incredible."Meanwhile, Frederiksen described the signing of the deal as a "milestone in our long-standing co-operation". "Seventy-five years ago we entered into an agreement about the defence of Greenland. Today, we're signing an even bigger and better agreement - a deal that can last forever."The Danish prime minister stressed that the agreement "respects sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Denmark" class="entity-link entity-location" data-entity-id="8319" data-entity-type="location">Kingdom of Denmark, as well as Greenland's right to self-determination".Jens-Frederik Nielsen said that "for Greenland, it is not only an agreement about us, it is [an] agreement with us."It takes into account the people of Greenland, our rights, our livelihoods and the development of our country."Greenland matters for North American security and for transatlantic security," he said, adding that the Nato had a key role to play in the North Atlantic in a changing security situation.The agreement also confirmed Greenland would remain in Nato if it were to gain independence from Denmark.

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