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UK PM Burnham congratulates Trump and Danish PM on Greenland deal

Sep 21, 2026

London [US], September 21: Andy Burnham has congratulated Denmark and the United States on a deal to "strengthen security in the Arctic" after the two countries reached an agreement over Greenland.
The British Prime Minister and his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen "welcomed the US' commitment to the region" in a call on Sunday morning, Downing Street said. In a readout, a No 10 spokesperson said: "The two leaders began by discussing their upcoming visits to New York for the UN General Assembly. The Prime Minister said he would use the trip to drive forward work on issues that matter to people at home, including reducing the cost of living through greater global stability and delivering security for people through closer international partnerships.
"The Prime Minister congratulated Prime Minister Frederiksen and the Kingdom of Denmark on negotiating a deal benefiting the US, Greenland and Denmark, and said he would pass on his congratulations to President Trump." (DPA)
Source: Qatar Tribune