Silina: Respects Mierina’s Trump Nobel Prize Call

## ​Ināra Mieriņa and the Nobel Peace Prize Nomination of Donald Trump

Ināra Mieriņa, Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, signed ⁣a letter to the Nobel ⁤Peace Committee nominating Donald Trump for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.Latvian ⁢public broadcaster LSM.lv reported on​ this in⁤ December 2023, detailing the controversy surrounding her decision. As⁢ of January 21, ⁢2026, the nomination remains under consideration by the Nobel Committee. The Nobel Prize nomination process is confidential, and the Committee does not publicly comment on nominations until the declaration​ of the laureate.

### Latvian Government Response

Prime Minister Evika Siliņa stated she ‌respected Mieriņa’s personal decision regarding the nomination. LSM.lv reported that the decision was not fully coordinated with the Prime Minister,‌ and that the Foreign Minister herself was critical ‍of the move. As of January 21, 2026, there have been ⁢no further public statements ‌from Prime Minister Siliņa regarding disciplinary action or a ​change in Mieriņa’s position. The official website of the cabinet of ​Ministers of Latvia does not​ contain any further details on this matter.

## The Letter and its Justification

The letter nominating Trump was initiated by leaders of the​ Israeli and US​ parliaments. According to LSM.lv, the ​letter praises Trump as a “champion ⁣of peace” and highlights perceived international successes during his governance.‌ mieriņa defended her signature,⁣ citing Trump’s contributions to the security of ⁤Israel, Europe, and Ukraine’s defense capabilities.

### Greenland and Arctic Security

Mieriņa defended Trump’s statements regarding Greenland, framing them as concerns about Arctic security rather than territorial ambitions. LSM.lv reported this justification in December 2023. As of January 21,2026,Trump has not pursued the annexation of Greenland,and the issue ⁣remains a⁢ point of diplomatic​ discussion. The U.S. Department of ⁣State’s page on Greenland details the current ⁣U.S.-Greenland ⁣relationship,which remains focused on cooperation and strategic interests.