Canada and France establish diplomatic presence in Greenland amid Trump threats
Greenlanders are about to receive some crucial diplomatic support from Canada and France in the island’s continuing battle with Donald Trump.
Governor-General Mary Simon will be in Nuuk on Friday to open a consulate in the capital. A Canadian Coast Guard ship, the Jean Goodwill, will be on hand for the ceremony. And French officials are expected to open a consulate on Thursday.
Canada and France are among the first countries to establish diplomatic missions in Greenland in the wake of the U.S. President’s threats to acquire the Arctic island, which is a self-governing part of Denmark. Canada’s pledge to set up a consulate was made in late 2024 as part of a review of Arctic foreign policy, but the proposal took on added importance in recent months as Mr. Trump ratcheted up his rhetoric.
Currently only Iceland and the U.S. have diplomatic consulates in Nuuk although several countries have honorary consuls, who are typically local citizens and provide limited services.
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