Canada and France inaugurated consulates in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, on Friday (6 February), reinforcing diplomatic support for the self-governing Arctic territory.
The move comes after Donald Trump renewed US interest in Greenland for its strategic and mineral resources, citing national security. While a US-Denmark-Greenland working group has been established to address security concerns, Denmark and Greenland insist sovereignty remains a “red line.”
Key developments:
• French President Emmanuel Macron announced Paris’s consulate plan in June 2025, highlighting European solidarity.
• Jean-Noel Poirier, former ambassador to Vietnam, will serve as France’s consul.
• Canada confirmed its Nuuk consulate in 2024 to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
• Experts note the consulates signal wider European and global engagement in Arctic affairs and offer Greenland a step toward greater autonomy.
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