Senator Murkowski of Alaska calls for partnership, not ownership, of Greenland
Senator Lisa Murkowski emphasized that Greenland should be treated as an ally, not an object to be acquired. She made this statement during the Arctic Frontiers conference in Norway.
During the Arctic Frontiers conference in Tromsø, the Republican U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski expressed her position regarding Greenland. She emphasized that Greenland should be seen as an ally, not as something to be acquired.
Cooperation instead of acquisition
When asked about President Donald Trump's comments about wanting to acquire Greenland, the senator from Alaska said that "only the President knows what he means." She recalled that Trump's proposal to purchase Greenland was initially considered a joke, but now, more administration members are taking this matter seriously.
Murkowski noted that the Arctic should not be seen as a means of redrawing boundaries. The senator stressed that the United States must recognize the sovereignty of the native people of Greenland. Instead of discussing the purchase of Greenland, the focus should be on cooperation with Greenlanders on security, economy, and trade issues.
Does Trump have an imperial approach? "Unfortunately, he does"
Lisa Murkowski highlighted Denmark's role in Greenland, emphasizing the need to respect it. Greenland is an autonomous territory dependent on Denmark, which makes cooperation with it crucial.
When asked about President Trump's aggressive tone, which could indicate a colonial and imperial approach to the Arctic, Murkowski replied, "Unfortunately, he does." As an Alaskan politician, the senator advocates for the state's indigenous people and expressed concern over the rhetoric, stressing the need to recognize native residents.
