Yesterday (Jan 19), UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopped on a call with Italy's Giorgia Meloni and Canada's Mark Carney to chat about Greenland's future and Arctic security. 🌍❄️
Starmer made it clear: decisions about Greenland should rest with the Greenlandic people and the Kingdom of Denmark. It's all about respecting self-determination – whether you come from Nuuk or New Delhi, we know how important it is to have a say in your own future. 🙌
On the security front, the PM highlighted that a stable Arctic is in everyone's interest. Think of it like the Malacca Strait: a critical route for goods (and memes) linking Asia to the world. With melting ice opening new shipping lanes, the stakes are high. 🚢📈
Instead of slapping tariffs on allies to push for collective security, Starmer said the UK is ready to work together through NATO. He stressed that tariffs aren't the answer, pointing out that cooperation beats economic pressure every time. 🤝
For us in South and Southeast Asia, it's a reminder that global challenges – from climate to trade to security – need teamwork, not trade wars. Let's keep the convo going and support peaceful solutions that put people first. ✨
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UK PM: Using tariffs to pressure allies is the wrong approach
cgtn.com
