# Denmark, Greenland and US set to sign Arctic security agreement

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- Published: 2026-09-22
- Author: Daniel Trangeled
- Type: News · Country: denmark
- Language: en (original)
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- Primary source: https://stm.dk/en/press/press-releases/expected-agreement-on-strengthened-security-in-the-arctic-and-the-north-atlantic-area/
- Tags: danmark, greenland, usa, arctic, deal, nato, north atlantic, denmark, united states

> Denmark, Greenland and the US are expected to sign a security agreement for the Arctic and North Atlantic, recognizing Greenland's self-determination. The Danish government says the deal will also strengthen NATO and European security. The text of the agreement has not yet been published.

![Jens-Frederik Nielsen and Mette Frederiksen speaking to media in Copenhagen in January 2026](https://imagedelivery.net/XO8UY-c6-LfWgEjQsN8IQw/db934756-080b-4072-2355-634e414ac800/public)
*Jens-Frederik Nielsen and Mette Frederiksen speaking to media in Copenhagen in January 2026 · Christian Ursilva*

**Denmark, Greenland and the United States [expect to sign](https://stm.dk/en/press/press-releases/expected-agreement-on-strengthened-security-in-the-arctic-and-the-north-atlantic-area/) a security agreement for the Arctic and North Atlantic, the Danish prime minister's office said. Following signature, the agreement will enter into force subject to the necessary national parliamentary procedures.**

The agreement “recognizes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom and the Greenlandic people’s right to self-determination”, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said. She called it "a great agreement," saying it would also strengthen NATO and European security.

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen also [welcomed the deal](https://naalakkersuisut.gl/Nyheder/2026/09/1809_aftale?sc_lang=da), stating that the “the agreement recognizes Greenland’s interests and our place in the international cooperation”.

US President Donald Trump described the deal in [a post](https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/117294126158197822) on Truth Social. He said it gives the United States "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland". He added that no US adversary may build a base, station forces or make "sensitive investments" in Greenland "without our express written approval." Trump called the pact an "Infinite Life Agreement" and said Washington would "immediately begin" building a large military presence there.

Neither government has published the agreement's text. The Danish statement does not mention a US military buildup or an American veto over foreign investment.

The signing is [expected at](https://stm.dk/presse/pressemeddelelser/2026/underskriftsceremoni/) 16:30 CEST on Tuesday, September 22, at the UN building in New York, with Frederiksen, Nielsen and Trump all set to sign.

## FAQ

**Vad innebär säkerhetsavtalet mellan Danmark, Grönland och USA?**

Avtalet erkänner rikets suveränitet, territoriella integritet och grönlänningarnas rätt till självbestämmande, enligt Danmarks statsminister Mette Frederiksen. Grönlands premiärminister Jens-Frederik Nielsen välkomnade avtalet och sade att det erkänner Grönlands intressen och plats i det internationella samarbetet. Senast faktagranskad: 2026-09-22.

**Vad har Donald Trump sagt om avtalets innebörd för USA:s militära närvaro?**

Trump beskrev avtalet på Truth Social som ett 'Infinite Life Agreement' som ger USA permanent kontroll över säkerhet och andra behov i Grönland. Han sade att inga amerikanska motståndare får bygga baser eller göra känsliga investeringar utan skriftligt godkännande, och att Washington omedelbart skulle börja bygga upp en stor militär närvaro. Senast faktagranskad: 2026-09-22.

**När väntas avtalet signeras och när träder det i kraft?**

Avtalet väntas signeras nästa vecka i samband med FN:s generalförsamling, enligt den danska statsministerns kansli. Det träder i kraft när det undertecknats och varje land har genomfört sitt eget parlamentariska godkännande. Inget av regeringarna har hittills publicerat avtalets fullständiga text. Senast faktagranskad: 2026-09-22.

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