White House: "Trump Honored to Be Considered for Nobel Peace Prize" (Update)

Welcoming the Announcement of the Statement for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize Nomination

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[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Baek Jong-min] According to the Associated Press on the 9th (local time), a Norwegian far-right party member of parliament has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his contributions to Middle East peace. The White House emphasized the justification for the nomination and created a positive atmosphere.

According to the report, Christian Tybring-Gjedde, a member of the far-right Progress Party, explained that the reason for the nomination was President Trump's mediation of the peace agreement between the United Arab Emirates and Israel. Israel and the United Arab Emirates are scheduled to sign a peace agreement normalizing diplomatic relations between the two countries at the White House on the 15th.

To be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, at least one Norwegian member of parliament must recommend the candidate.

Tybring-Gjedde told the AP, "No matter how Trump acts in the U.S. or what he says at press conferences, he absolutely has a chance to receive the Nobel Peace Prize." He had also nominated President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018 for his efforts to promote the North Korea-U.S. summit.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee did not respond to questions about whether President Trump was nominated for the Peace Prize. President Trump was a Nobel Prize candidate in 2021. The nomination deadline for this year's Nobel Peace Prize was February 1.

Upon news of the Nobel Peace Prize nomination, the White House, eager to showcase diplomatic achievements ahead of the presidential election, responded immediately. White House spokesperson Kayleigh McEnany emphasized in a statement, "The peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, led by President Trump, is a groundbreaking advancement in peace efforts in the Middle East over the past 25 years."

Spokesperson McEnany also stated, "This peace agreement proves President Trump's bold diplomacy and vision. It is an honor for President Trump to be reviewed by the Nobel Committee (NEC)."

President Trump has mentioned his desire for the Nobel Peace Prize several times. The report recalled that Trump stated last year that his efforts to resolve issues with North Korea and Syria alone qualified him for the Nobel Peace Prize. Trump also expressed dissatisfaction, suggesting he might not receive the prize. Previously, former U.S. President Barack Obama received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009, his first year in office.

This year's Nobel Peace Prize winner will be announced on October 9 in Oslo.

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