The US, Denmark and Greenland have reached agreement and the leaders have signed the deal that, in Mette Frederiksen's words, "could last forever."
"The United States has defended the free world since World War II and the United States has always been our friend who kept its word and whom we can trust," said the Danish prime minister during the signing.
"Mr. President, thank you. The agreement is good for the United States, good for Denmark, and good for Greenland."
Trump, for his part, returned the pleasantries - a stark contrast to the harsh words that had previously passed between the parties.
"It's been a fantastic trip with wonderful people," a smiling Trump said on Tuesday.
“Permanent control”
Since the news broke on Friday that the agreement had been finalized, details have been vague. However, Trump already confirmed in his speech to the UN General Assembly that the US will build two military bases in Greenland.
"We will have permanent control over security (in Greenland) and will do what is necessary," he said in the speech.
"No one who opposes the United States will be allowed to establish a military presence in Greenland or invest there without our express permission."
According to the agreement, the US will allow Greenland to be included under the "Golden Dome" - similar to Israel's famous "Iron Dome" - that Trump is planning as a defense against air attacks on the US. According to previous plans, the dome should be ready in 2028. In addition, the Pituffik base, previously known as the Thule base, will be expanded, writes the Danish Ritzau.
Greenlandic thanks
Other parts of the agreement state that the Greenlandic people have the right to self-determination under international law. If Greenland were to become an independent state, the agreement would remain in effect as long as the island remains a member of NATO.
"The agreement should end all speculation about where Greenland's loyalties lie. We want to continue to be a friend of the United States and part of the Western alliance," said Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, ending with the Greenlandic word for "thank you."
Qujanaq.
