politics New York, United States
US and Denmark sign Greenland security agreement allowing two bases
56,000people
The population of Greenland is approximately 56,000 people.
The US, Denmark and Greenland signed a security agreement in New York on September 22. It allows two new US bases, expanded activity at Pituffik, broad access for US aircraft and vessels, and restrictions on rival-country bases and sensitive investment. Denmarkâs UN ambassador said it strengthens regional and NATO security.
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The United States and Denmark have announced a security agreement concerning Greenland.
13 of 13 sourcesâThe security agreement signed by the U.S., Denmark and Greenland last weekâ