Norway opens mission in Greenland

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Published 13.19

 

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Nuuk Mayor Avaaraq Olsen during a meeting in March. Photo: Lise Åserud/NTB/TT

Norway is opening a consulate general in Nuuk. The decision is described as part of the Arctic NATO countries' new strategy.

The Norwegian mission in Greenland is being established to strengthen cooperation with Greenlandic authorities, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (Ap) said at a press conference on Friday.

- Among other things, on maritime issues, he said according to the NTB news agency.

According to Støre, the seven Arctic countries in NATO - Norway, Sweden, Denmark (through Greenland), Canada, the USA, Finland and Iceland - have drawn up a new strategy regarding the Arctic. He emphasizes the strategic importance of the Arctic and the northern regions for Norway.

The announcement comes at a time of increased focus on security in the Arctic, after US President Donald Trump said he wanted to take control of Greenland from Denmark.