Washington DC, Sept. 18 -- US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) announced what he described as an "Infinite Life" agreement with Denmark and Greenland, claiming the pact gives the United States permanent control over security and other security-related needs in Greenland and allows Washington to prevent adversaries from establishing a military presence or making sensitive investments on the Arctic island.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the agreement had "completely" addressed US concerns over Greenland and would come at no cost to Washington.

"I am pleased to announce that the United States of America has entered into an Agreement with The Kingdom of Denmark, and Greenland, that gives the United States permanent contr...