Norway opens consulate general in
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Norway opens consulate general in Nuuk, Greenland

Norway is opening a consulate general in Nuuk. Norway says the decision is part of the new strategy of Arctic NATO members.

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

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

According to Støre, the seven Arctic NATO countries - Norway, Sweden, Denmark (through Greenland), Canada, the US, Finland and Iceland - have developed a new strategy for the Arctic. He underlined 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.

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