Trump claims to have reached agreement with Denmark over Greenland

'This is a dream come true for the United States of America'

The US president has long coveted the Danish autonomous territory which sits just to the north east of continental North America, and now it looks like he has got - partly - what he wanted.

In a long statement on his own social media platform, Truth Social, Trump announced that the "United States of America has entered into an Agreement with the Kingdom of Denmark".

He claimed that this deal would give the US permanent control over Greenland's security at no cost to his country.

He said: "BREAKING NEWS: 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 control over security and all other needs, in Greenland completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns.

"There will be NO COST to the United States! At my direction we worked with representatives of Denmark and Greenland to guarantee that the United States will forever have the complete ability to do what is necessary in Greenland in order to secure and defend the security of Greenland, and the United States of America.

"Additionally, from now on, no U.S adversary can EVER have a base in Greenland, have a military presence in Greenland, or make sensitive investments in Greenland, without our express written approval.

"For over 100 years, presidents have known the strategic importance of Greenland, but NONE of them were able to do anything about it. I am proud to be the President that permanently and conclusively addressed this very important situation.

"This is an "Infinite Life" Agreement, there is no end! We are very honored and proud of what has just taken place, and everything agreed to today will be cherished by the American People.

"We will immediately begin the process of developing a large Military presence in the appropriate part of Greenland, of which there are many.

"We will work with the people of Greenland in its development and construction. This solution is a great one for the United States of America, Denmark and Greenland toward a magnficent future with respect to this large, and highly startegic, parcel of land.

"We will be very protective of it! This is a dream come true for the United States of America, one that is very important, historic, and special."

Denmark are yet to release a statement at time of writing.