British Prime Minister Andy Burnham congratulates Denmark and the United States after they reach an agreement over Greenland. Downing Street says Burnham speaks by phone with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and also references the US role, describing the deal as intended to strengthen security in the Arctic.
Officials say the leaders discuss their upcoming visits to New York for the UN General Assembly. Burnham and Frederiksen reportedly welcome the US commitment to the region, and he adds that the agreement is expected to bring benefits to the United States, Greenland and Denmark.
Some outlets also highlight wider political context and competing assessments. The Independent includes criticism from UK politicians, with a comment that the Greenland arrangement is a “pretend” victory and closely resembles an existing framework, though Burnham’s congratulatory message focuses on the prospective security and regional advantages described by the governments involved.
