Pakistan, Sept. 19 -- US President Donald Trump said Washington reached a security agreement with Denmark over Greenland. He said the deal gives the US permanent control over security needs there. Trump said the agreement aims to protect Greenland and the United States.

Trump said Washington worked with Denmark and Greenland to secure long-term access. He said the arrangement would allow the US to take necessary security measures. He also said American adversaries would face restrictions on military activity.

The agreement follows months of discussions involving US, Danish and Greenlandic officials. Greenland has around 56,000 residents and holds major strategic importance in the Arctic. Trump has repeatedly cited security concerns whil...