The U.S. has recently accepted Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's request to initiate negotiations for a new Defense Cooperation Agreement, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of State.

As a result of the agreement, both nations will reportedly be able to expand their existing close security partnership and coordinate more effectively in NATO operations.

Additionally, the agreement will promote the continuous expansion of transatlantic security.

“Opening these consultations with Denmark reflects our commitment to reaffirming and reinvigorating America’s alliances to meet common security challenges while protecting shared interests and values,” Ned Price, department spokesperson, said in the press release.

According to Price, such negotiations mark a natural progression following decades of security cooperation between the two nations.

"Our alliances are a core source of American strength," Price said. "The United States and Denmark work closely together on a wide range of issues important to both countries, to the NATO Alliance and to the rest of the world."

The agreement seeks to expand on the 1951 NATO Status of Forces Agreement with the purpose of increasing interoperability in order to more effectively address common security problems.

Danish network TV2 reported that the Danish government is pursuing a similar military contract with Washington that was recently struck by its neighbor Norway in May 2021, according to an ABC news report.