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Greenland parliament ratifies security deal reached with Trump

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Greenland's legislature endorsed the security pact on Tuesday in a 16-0 vote, with seven members abstaining during the session. The agreement clears the path for the United States to establish two new military bases and deploy Donald Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defense system. Greenlandic Foreign Minister Mute Egede urged lawmakers to back the measure, emphasizing that stability in the Arctic can no longer be assumed. The deal will formally take effect following Denmark's legislative approval process scheduled to conclude on November 19.

Key points

  • The agreement allows the United States to build two new bases and install a missile defen…: The agreement allows the United States to build two new bases and install a missile defense system.
  • Danish sovereignty over the territory and Greenlandic rights to self-determination are re…: Danish sovereignty over the territory and Greenlandic rights to self-determination are reaffirmed under the pact.
  • The opposition Naleraq party criticized the arrangement for failing to provide economic b…: The opposition Naleraq party criticized the arrangement for failing to provide economic benefits to Greenland.

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COPENHAGEN: Greenland's parliament on Tuesday (Nov 3) ratified the Arctic island's security agreement struck earlier this year with US President Donald Trump, although some opposition party members questioned the deal's economic value.

The United States, Denmark and Greenland signed the agreement in September, aimed at ending tensions after Trump's repeated threats to take control of the strategically located and mineral-rich island, a self-governing Danish territory.

The deal expands the US military's role in Greenland, paving the way for two new military bases and Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defence system, while reaffirming Danish sovereignty and Greenlanders' right to self-determination.

A majority of lawmakers had already signalled support for the deal in a first debate last month.

Tuesday's vote was 16 in favour and none against, with seven abstentions.

The White House in January said Trump was discussing options for acquiring Greenland, including potential use of the US military, alarming governments in Europe and triggering intense diplomatic efforts to calm the situation.

Greenlandic Foreign Minister Mute Egede said on Tuesday that ratification of the deal was an important step for the island.

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