Norway PM responds to Trump message: Nobel awarded by independent committee - India Today
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has firmly responded to former US President Donald Trump following remarks linking Greenland and the Nobel Peace Prize. Trump had reportedly suggested that Norway’s stance on Greenland could influence Nobel decisions, sparking criticism across Europe. Addressing the issue, Støre made it clear that the Nobel Peace Prize process is independent and free from political pressure. He stressed that Norway respects international law and supports Greenland’s right to decide its own future without external interference. The Prime Minister also highlighted that the Nobel Committee operates autonomously and does not take instructions from any government or political leader. His response was seen as a clear message defending democratic values and institutional independence. The comments come amid renewed global debate over Arctic geopolitics, Greenland’s strategic importance, and US-Europe relations. Norway’s stance reinforces its commitment to sovereignty, transparency, and international cooperation, while dismissing attempts to politicise global peace institutions.
The Key points
- Norwegian PM rejects Trump’s remarks linking Greenland and Nobel Prize
- Norway stresses Nobel Peace Prize independence
- Greenland’s future should be decided by its people
- PM defends international law and sovereignty
- Nobel Committee operates without political influence
- Trump’s comments spark diplomatic discussion
- Norway reinforces democratic values
- Arctic geopolitics remain a global concern
- Europe pushes back against political pressure
- Norway supports transparent global institutions
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