Norway will open a general consulate in Greenland. Norway is…
Norway will open a general consulate in Greenland. Norway is strengthening its presence in Greenland by opening a general consulate in Nuuk, which will be headed by a general consul—a Norwegian diplomat. This was reported on Friday by the Prime Minister's Office.
Consensus
- Norway will open a general consulate in Nuuk, Greenland
- The consulate will be subordinate to the Norwegian Embassy in Copenhagen
- Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark
- The Arctic region is a strategic priority for Norway
- France opened a general consulate in Greenland earlier in the year
Points of divergence
- The general consulate will be led by a professional diplomat, not a local representative — kommersant
- There has been a ceremonial general consulate in Nuuk since 1986, led by a local representative — interfax
- The United States has made repeated statements about seeking control over Greenland — kommersant
- The United States has attempted to acquire or control Greenland — interfax
Coverage (2 sources)
- Norway to Open General Consulate in Greenland — Коммерсантъ
- Norway to open general consulate in Greenland — Интерфакс