Cold War Memories Stir Rubio in Iceland as He Champions Diplomacy and Downplays Differences
Rubio said the trip will focus on a secure Arctic, stronger commercial and energy ties, and closer defense cooperation with allies.
- On Tuesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a three-nation NATO tour with a stop in Iceland to address persistent unease about the Trump administration's Arctic intentions, despite a recent deal easing designs on Greenland.
- Trump's undiplomatic comments have fueled tensions, including mistakenly naming Iceland four times while discussing Greenland; last month, he posted a map showing the US flag sprawling across North America, Greenland, and Iceland.
- US Ambassador Billy Long drew local protests after joking about Iceland becoming a US state, prompting Iceland Foreign Secretary Thorgerdur Katrún Gunnarsdóttir to summon him last month to protest the post as unacceptable.
- While in Iceland, Rubio defended US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle against allegations of misconduct, though Rep. Gregory Meeks announced last week the House Foreign Affairs Committee will investigate the ambassador's alleged impropriety.
- Emphasizing priorities like a secure Arctic and closer defense cooperation, Rubio called the three nations "strong allies" and will visit Greece and Portugal before returning to Washington on Thursday to continue reassuring partners.
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The US Secretary of State highlighted security cooperation during his visit to Iceland.
After arriving the night before Reikiavik, the Icelandic capital, Rubio will meet with Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadóttir, as well as with his counterpart, Mr.Görgerður Katrin Gunnarsdóttir. He will also visit the Keflavik base, a former U.S. military facility, where he will meet with members of the Navy there. "They are NATO members and good friends of the United States. That is why it is a good opportunity to scale there and meet with them,"…
Copenhagen, Oct 6 (EFE).- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Iceland to discuss Arctic security, trade and energy relations and closer defence cooperation with the island authorities. "I came to Iceland to advance our shared priorities: a safe Arctic, relations [...] The Rubio entry to Iceland to address Arctic security and defence collaboration was first published in HolaNews.
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