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France First EU Nation to Open Consulate General in Greenland
(MENAFN) Jean-Noel Poirier officially assumed his duties as French consul general in Nuuk on Friday, marking France as the first European Union country to establish a Consulate General in Greenland, according to reports from the Foreign Ministry.
The ministry confirmed that Poirier has arrived in Greenland and formally taken office. It highlighted that the move follows President Macron’s announcement during his visit to Greenland in June 2025 and represents an expansion of France’s consular network in the region.
The new consulate will focus on supporting Greenland’s French community and strengthening cultural, scientific, and economic collaborations. Reports indicate that the role includes fostering existing joint initiatives and deepening partnerships with Greenlandic authorities.
The ministry emphasized the longstanding ties between France, Denmark, and Greenland, reiterating France’s respect for Denmark’s territorial sovereignty.
Macron’s decision comes amid renewed US interest in Greenland under President Donald Trump, who cited security concerns related to Russia and China and previously threatened sanctions against European nations opposing American involvement in the territory.
Those threats were later withdrawn following discussions with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where a framework for a potential Arctic agreement was reportedly established. Subsequent negotiations involving the US, Denmark, and Greenland began last week to address the situation and ease tensions.
The ministry confirmed that Poirier has arrived in Greenland and formally taken office. It highlighted that the move follows President Macron’s announcement during his visit to Greenland in June 2025 and represents an expansion of France’s consular network in the region.
The new consulate will focus on supporting Greenland’s French community and strengthening cultural, scientific, and economic collaborations. Reports indicate that the role includes fostering existing joint initiatives and deepening partnerships with Greenlandic authorities.
The ministry emphasized the longstanding ties between France, Denmark, and Greenland, reiterating France’s respect for Denmark’s territorial sovereignty.
Macron’s decision comes amid renewed US interest in Greenland under President Donald Trump, who cited security concerns related to Russia and China and previously threatened sanctions against European nations opposing American involvement in the territory.
Those threats were later withdrawn following discussions with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where a framework for a potential Arctic agreement was reportedly established. Subsequent negotiations involving the US, Denmark, and Greenland began last week to address the situation and ease tensions.
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