President Donald Trump announced Friday that the United States has reached an agreement with Denmark that grants the U.S. permanent control over security and all other needs in Greenland. The announcement, made via social media, stated the deal completely addresses all U.S. concerns regarding the Arctic territory.

Trump asserted that at his direction, U.S. representatives worked with Denmark and Greenland to ensure the United States will "FOREVER have the complete ability to do what is necessary in Greenland" to secure both Greenland and the U.S. The U.S. and Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory, already operate under a 1951 security agreement.

Details of the new agreement were not immediately provided, but the existing 1951 accord grants the U.S. military extensive rights on the island, including the construction and operation of facilities and the stationing of personnel. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen had previously acknowledged this broad access.

Following Trump's announcement, the governments of Greenland and Denmark issued a joint statement indicating an agreement is expected to be signed next week at the U.N. General Assembly. This pact is intended to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic regions and will require subsequent parliamentary approval.

The president's declaration follows months of heightened rhetoric concerning Greenland, a sentiment that has previously caused tension with European allies and concern among Greenlanders. In January, protests were held against Trump's earlier expressed interest in acquiring the territory.

Trump further stated that the new agreement prohibits any U.S. adversary from establishing a base, military presence, or making sensitive investments in Greenland without explicit U.S. consent. He also indicated plans for the U.S. to "immediately begin the process of developing a large Military presence" in the territory.

Prime Minister Frederiksen expressed satisfaction with the prospect of the agreement, calling it a "good agreement for Greenland, the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States" that enhances "our common security in the Arctic."

The precise nature of the "all other needs" mentioned by President Trump remains unspecified, as do the exact parameters of the "sensitive investments" that would require U.S. approval. The U.N. General Assembly is expected to be the venue for the formal signing next week, pending parliamentary ratification.