Canada and France opening consulates in Greenland's capital amid Trump push

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Canada opened its consulate in Greenland's capital and the primary French consul to the Danish territory arrived on Friday, following the Trump administration’s efforts to amass the island.

"I'm en path to Nuuk for the opening of Canada’s new consulate — strengthening Canada’s presence, partnerships, and management within the Arctic," Canadian International Minister Anita Anand wrote on X Friday morning, later posting a video of the Canadian flag being raised in Nuuk.

She was joined by Governor General of Canada Mary Simon.

Canada had beforehand introduced plans for the consulate in 2024, however its 2025 opening was delayed as a consequence of climate.

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Members of the Canadian diaspora collect in entrance of the Canadian consulate after its official opening, in Nuuk, Greenland on Friday. (Florent Vergnes/ AFP through Getty Photos)

"The way forward for the Arctic belongs to the folks of the Arctic. Tomorrow I'll go to Denmark after which on to Greenland," Simon mentioned in a speech earlier this week. "Let me be clear, Canada stands firmly in help of the folks of Greenland who will decide their very own future."

Jean-Noël Poirier additionally arrived in Nuuk to change into the primary French Consul Common of Greenland on Friday, the French government mentioned in a launch.

French President Emmanuel Macron introduced the Nuuk consulate in June, making it the primary European Union nation to arrange a consulate in Greenland.

The bodily French consulate does not exist but.

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International Affairs Minister Anita Anand, proper, speaks to the media following the flag elevating on the new Canadian consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, on Friday. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press through AP)

"Deep ties of friendship and key joint initiatives already hyperlink France, Denmark and Greenland, permitting all events to look ahead enthusiastically and confidently to the opening of this new consulate basic," the French authorities mentioned.

It added, "France reiterates its dedication to respect for the Kingdom of Denmark’s territorial integrity."

President Donald Trump has been insistent on buying Greenland, with administration officers claiming Denmark is unable to defend the semi-autonomous island .

"Greenland is one-fourth the dimensions of the US," high White Home aide Stephen Miller instructed Fox Information final month. "With respect to Denmark, Denmark is a tiny nation with a tiny financial system and a tiny army. They can not defend Greenland, they can not management the territory of Greenland."

Demonstrators in Greenland march in protest towards the Trump administration's effort to amass the island in January. (Sean Gallup/Getty Photos)

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In January, Trump threatened to impose 10% tariffs that might enhance to 25% in June on eight European international locations, together with France and Denmark, until they allowed the U.S. to amass Greenland.

The president dropped the tariff risk following a gathering with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte wherein Trump mentioned a "framework" for a deal for safety within the Arctic had been reached.