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The exchange of messages between Norway's prime minister and President Trump
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 19, 2026
2 min readLast updated: January 19, 2026
Quick Summary
Norwegian PM Stoere and President Trump exchanged messages on Greenland, trade, and the Nobel Peace Prize, highlighting diplomatic relations.
Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Stoere and Trump Discuss Greenland and Trade
Diplomatic Exchange Between Norway and the US
OSLO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Here is the full text of the exchange between Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere and U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Greenland, trade and the Nobel Peace Prize, as released by Norway's government on Monday under the country's freedom of information act.
Initial Message from Prime Minister Stoere
Stoere said he sent the initial text message on behalf of himself and Finnish President Alexander Stubb, referred to as "Alex".
Response from President Trump
Text message from Prime Minister Stoere to President Trump, January 18 at 3:48 p.m. Oslo time (1448 GMT):
"Dear Mr President, dear Donald - on the contact across the Atlantic - on Greenland, Gaza, Ukraine - and your tariff announcement yesterday. You know our position on these issues. But we believe we all should work to take this down and de-escalate - so much is happening around us where we need to stand together. We are proposing a call with you later today - with both of us or separately - give us a hint of what you prefer! Best - Alex and Jonas"
Text message from President Trump to Prime Minister Stoere, January 18 at 4:15 p.m. Oslo time (1515 GMT):
"Dear Jonas: Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace, although it will always be predominant, but can now think about what is good and proper for the United States of America. Denmark cannot protect that land from Russia or China, and why do they have a "right of ownership" anyway? There are no written documents, it's only that a boat landed there hundreds of years ago, but we had boats landing there, also. I have done more for NATO than any other person since its founding, and now, NATO should do something for the United States. The World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland. Thank you! President DJT"
(Reporting by Nora Buli; Editing by Terje Solsvik and Andrea Ricci)
Key Takeaways
- •Norwegian PM Stoere initiated a diplomatic message to President Trump.
- •The exchange covered topics like Greenland, trade, and the Nobel Peace Prize.
- •President Trump responded with comments on Greenland's ownership.
- •The discussion highlighted US-Norway relations and NATO's role.
- •The exchange was released under Norway's freedom of information act.
Frequently Asked Questions about The exchange of messages between Norway's prime minister and President Trump
1What is the Nobel Peace Prize?
The Nobel Peace Prize is an international award given annually to individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to peace efforts and conflict resolution.
