The European Union and NATO welcome the agreement between the United States, Denmark, and Greenland to enhance regional security
Brussels, 22 Sep (KUNA) -- The European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) welcomed on Tuesday the agreement reached between the United States, Denmark, and Greenland to enhance security in the Arctic and North Atlantic regions, affirming the importance of transatlantic cooperation, respect for state sovereignty and territorial integrity, and the right of peoples to self-determination.
European Council President Antonio Costa, in a post on the X platform, congratulated Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen on reaching the agreement with the United States to bolster security in the Arctic and North Atlantic.
Costa added that the agreement represents a positive step toward transatlantic cooperation and Arctic security, grounded in respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the Greenlandic people’s right to self-determination. He affirmed the EU’s readiness to continue working closely with Greenland, Denmark, and its transatlantic partners to ensure a “peaceful, secure, and prosperous” Arctic region.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, in a similar post on X, welcomed the signing of the agreement, emphasizing that strengthening security in the Arctic and North Atlantic is essential for both Europe and North America.
Rutte stated, “We are aware of the threats we face, and enhancing security in the Arctic and North Atlantic is necessary for both Europe and North America.” He added that the agreement, alongside NATO’s growing role in securing this vital region, strengthens collective security and supports a “safer and more stable” future for all.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed the security agreement concerning Greenland with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen during a ceremony held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Earlier in the day, President Trump, in his address to the UN General Assembly, announced that the United States would immediately begin enhancing its military presence in Greenland, including the establishment of two “massive” military bases there. 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.”
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