France has become the first European Union (EU) country to open a diplomatic mission at this level in Greenland by opening a Consulate General in Nuuk.
Elchi.az reports that the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs has released information about this.
It was noted that Consul General Jean-Noël Poirier started his duties today. The opening of the consulate was carried out within the framework of France’s decision to strengthen its consular network and expand its presence in the Arctic region.
The task of the new Consul General is to work with the French community, as well as to develop existing cooperation projects with Greenland in the cultural, scientific and economic fields. In addition, the French side intends to strengthen political contacts with local authorities.