US President: We will immediately begin establishing two "massive" military bases in Greenland

Washington, Sept. 22 (KUNA) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States will immediately begin strengthening its military presence in Greenland, including the establishment of two "massive" military bases on the island.

In his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Trump stated that the U.S. will commence the construction of a significant military presence and the two "massive" military bases immediately upon the signing of the agreement reached with Denmark and Greenland.

He added, "We will have the full capacity to do what is necessary to defend the American continent, as well as Europe and other regions."

Trump reiterated that he "will not allow any adversary of the United States to establish a military presence in Greenland or make sensitive investments there without our explicit written consent."

He noted that by expanding the U.S. presence in the Arctic and the North Atlantic, the agreement protects both Europe and the United States, providing substantial security for both, and significantly strengthens the defenses of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

Trump signed the security agreement regarding Greenland during a ceremony held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, attended by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenlandic Premier Jens Frederik Nielsen.

Last Friday, President Trump announced the conclusion of a deal with Denmark granting the United States what he described as "permanent control" over security in Greenland.

In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the agreement would "fully address" all U.S. concerns, noting that the United States would not bear "any cost" in return.

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