US, Denmark reach Greenland security agreement - Trump

The United States, Denmark and Greenland have entered into an agreement that will see the US develop a significant military presence on the island, while prohibiting US adversaries from building their own bases there, Donald Trump has said.

In a statement, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said: "I am pleased that there is a prospect of a good agreement for Greenland, the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States."

She added that the agreement would be signed on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly next week.

In a Truth Social post, the president Trump wrote that no US enemies would be able to make sensitive investments on the island without the approval of the United States and that the agreement had no expiry date.

"At my direction, we worked with representatives of Denmark and Greenland to guarantee that the United States will FOREVER have the complete ability to do what is necessary in Greenland in order to secure and defend the security of Greenland, and the United States of America," Mr Trump wrote.

"Additionally, from now on, no U.S. adversary can EVER have a base in Greenland, have a military presence in Greenland, or make sensitive investments in Greenland, without our express written approval."

Earlier, it was reported that the US and Greenland were closing in on a deal for the island that would result in an increased US military presence but would stop well short of Mr Trump's long-held dream of acquiring the island for the United States.