Transfer of Danish National from Guantanamo

The United States has agreed to release the Danish national detained at Guantanamo to the control of the Government of Denmark. This decision is based on assurances provided by the Government of Denmark that it will accept responsibility for its national and take appropriate and specific steps to ensure that he will not pose a continued threat to the United States or the international community. This transfer is the product of extensive discussions between our two governments. Denmark is one of our closest allies in the war on terrorism, and we are satisfied it will do everything possible to ensure that the individual does not engage in terrorist activities. The timing and modalities for transfer remain under discussion.

The Government and the people of Denmark have been courageous partners in the fight against terror. Our cooperation on this issue, as on so many others, is a continuing testament to the close relationship between our two countries.

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