– Today, Greenland is taking another step to support that Greenland stands stronger in its own right, says the Danish Minister of Finance, Peter Hummelgaard, during the opening of Ilulissat Airport.
The Danish Minister of Finance, Peter Hummelgaard, is also among the speakers in the new terminal in Ilulissat. He believes that the airport both strengthens the Commonwealth of Nations and Greenland itself.
– I am very happy to help celebrate the new international airport in Ilulissat and thus also mark the end of a large, important infrastructure project, says Peter Hummelgaard.
The Danish state co-owns the new airports in Nuuk and Ilulissat.
– The airport also ties the Commonwealth of Nations closer together. Over recent years, Greenland and Denmark have become closer to each other. This also applies to me, says the minister.
Peter Hummelgaard highlights the framework agreement between Denmark and Greenland, and the cooperation on water supply in Ilulissat in particular.
– Today, Greenland is taking another step to support that Greenland stands stronger in its own right, says the minister:
– Congratulations on the opening, congratulations to all of Greenland, congratulations to all of us.
