Greenland's parliament ratifies security deal expanding US military presence

Greenland's parliament has ratified a security agreement with the United States and Denmark.

The agreement aims to expand the US military presence on the strategically important Arctic island and broaden security cooperation.

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and US President Donald Trump signed it on September 22.

The agreement also reaffirms Denmark's sovereignty over Greenland and the local population's right to self-determination.

In Tuesday's vote, not a single vote was cast against the agreement, though some lawmakers did not take part.

Most lawmakers had already signalled their support during preliminary discussions last month.

Foreign Minister Mut Egede said the ratification was an important step to safeguard the island's security and future at a time of growing global uncertainty.

The agreement will take effect only after the parliamentary processes in both Greenland and Denmark are complete.

Denmark's parliament is scheduled to hold the first reading of the related bill on November 11, with a final vote set for November 19 following a second reading.