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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. Denmark’s UN ambassador said it strengthens regional and NATO security.
The population of Greenland is approximately 56,000 people.
Donald Trump said massive oil, gas and mineral exploration was preparing to begin in Greenland. Denmark says the agreement with the US and Greenland grants no mining or drilling rights, while expanding the US military role and reaffirming Danish sovereignty and Greenlanders’ right to self-determination.
The agreement provides for two new military bases in Greenland.
A UN news brief reports violence and exploitation affecting children migrating to Europe, renewed concern over forced contraception of Inuit women and girls in Greenland, and urgent agricultural funding gaps amid hunger in the Near East and North Africa.
Children arrived in Greece, Italy, Spain, Bulgaria and Malta last year
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Reykjavik and met Icelandic officials about Arctic security, economic ties and defense cooperation. He said the United States would not act in Iceland without its consent.
Washington plans to establish two new military bases on Greenland.
The 81st U.N. General Assembly debate concluded after leaders focused on AI, Palestine, the Iran war and global inequality. The gathering included calls for Palestinian sovereignty, Gaza reconstruction proposals and talks involving Iran and the United States.
Heads of state and government expected to speak at the General Assembly