Greenland’s security agreement with the United States is approved by parliament, curbing Trump’s intention to take control

Greenland's parliament on Thursday formally approved a security agreement the government had signed with the United States and Denmark, thwarting U.S. President Donald Trump's attempts to take control of the massive Arctic island.

Agence France-Presse reported that 16 members of Greenland's parliament (Inatsisartut) voted in favor of the deal, seven abstained and no one voted against.

Trump signed an agreement with Greenland and Denmark in late September that would allow the United States to build two new military bases in Greenland, potentially resolving the standoff over the strategic and mineral-rich island. Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark.

The agreement also prohibits countries outside the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) from entering Greenland's strategic areas, aiming to prevent China or Russia from gaining influence in Greenland, especially through investment channels.

The Danish parliament is expected to ratify the agreement on November 19.

Since Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, he has repeatedly insisted that the United States needs to control Greenland for strategic reasons, triggering high alert among NATO allies Denmark and other partners. (Compiled by: Hong Qiyuan) 1151104