Argyll and Bute’s MP will visit Greenland this week following months of threats from President Trump’s administration on the country’s sovereign status.
Brendan O’Hara will present the Greenlandic Inatsisartut (parliament) and government with the first ever Greenland tartan – created by the Great Scot Ltd from Keith in Moray – and officially lodged and now recognised with Scottish Registry of Tartans.
The tartan comprises the red and white of the Greenland flag as well as pink, the colour of the country’s national flower, the Dwarf Fireweed.
The group will be led by Mr O’Hara as All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Greenland – he will be joined by Alicia Kearns Conservative), Cat Smith MP (Labour) and Liz Saville (Plaid Cymru).
Mr O’Hara (SNP) said: “When I established this APPG in 2019, I could never have imagined that in just a few short years, Greenland would become the hottest topic in international affairs.
“Although the threat to Greenland from President Trump may have receded in recent weeks, I think it is hugely important that those who believe in sovereignty, international law and a people’s right of self-determination, show their solidarity with the people of Greenland.
“I am particularly pleased that I will have the opportunity to present the first official Greenland Tartan to the parliament and government – I hope it will act as an ongoing symbol of solidarity – and reaffirm our resolve to stand with the people of Greenland in the months and years to come.”
The visit follows a h high-profile visit of Greenland’s Business and Energy Minister Naaja Natahielsen to Westminster last month – now members of the Westminster’s All-Party Parliamentary Group on Greenland are to make a reciprocal visit to Nuuk next week.
The cross-party group will meet with parliamentarians, including the Speaker of the Inatsisartut, various government ministers, including Greenland’s Foreign Minister, Vivian Motzfeldt, as well as members of the business community.
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