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In a show of support for Arctic cooperation, Canada and France have opened consulates in Greenland.
The 30utlook reports that it signals stronger diplomatic engagement with the Arctic territory amid growing geographical and economic interest in the region.
Officials from both countries said the new missions, inaugurated this week in Greenland’s capital Nuuk, are intended to deepen ties with Greenland’s government, expand cooperation on climate research and sustainable development, and reinforce support for Arctic communities.
Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister said the consulate reflects “Canada’s long-standing commitment to the Arctic and to working closely with Greenland and Denmark on shared priorities, from environmental protection to Indigenous partnerships.” The minister noted that climate change is transforming the Arctic at an unprecedented pace, making closer diplomatic coordination increasingly important, as per the report.
France’s foreign ministry echoed those sentiments, describing the new consulate as part of France’s broader Arctic strategy. “Greenland plays a central role in Arctic affairs,” a spokesman said. “France seeks to strengthen scientific collaboration, promote responsible economic development, and support dialogue in the High North.”
Greenlandic leaders welcomed the move, calling it a sign of growing international recognition of the island’s strategic and political importance.
