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Sophia Khatsenkova

France becomes first EU country to open a consulate in Greenland

France opened a consulate in Greenland's capital, Nuuk, on Friday, strengthening its diplomatic presence in the Arctic and keeping the promise made by President Emmanuel Macron during his visit to the island last June.

In doing so, France becomes the first EU country to establish a consulate general in Greenland, ahead of its partners in the 27-member bloc.

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