US, Denmark and Greenland sign security agreement at UN General Assembly
As part of the ceremony at the UN General Assembly, the document was signed by US President Donald Trump, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen.
On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, the United States, Denmark and Greenland signed an agreement - it gives Washington the opportunity to increase its military presence on the island. This is reported by RIA Novosti.
The ceremony was attended by US President Donald Trump, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen.
Donald Trump stressed that the deal will allow the United States to ensure control over the security of the island without incurring financial costs. Immediately after the conclusion of the agreement, the Pentagon will begin to deploy a significant military contingent.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington was considering establishing at least two military bases in Greenland. He also noted that the US military presence in the region will be the first frontier of missile defense.
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