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Norway Opens Greenland Consulate, Citing Arctic Strategic Priority

6/19/2026

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Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced Norway will open a consulate general in Nuuk, Greenland.
He said the decision responds to U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed interest in Greenland.
Støre stated the High North remains Norway’s top strategic priority and the Arctic is growing in political and security importance.
The move follows France’s earlier Greenland consulate opening and the United States’ recent shift to a larger venue.

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Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced Norway will open a consulate general in Nuuk, Greenland.
He said the decision responds to U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed interest in Greenland.
Støre stated the High North remains Norway’s top strategic priority and the Arctic is growing in political and security importance.
The move follows France’s earlier Greenland consulate opening and the United States’ recent shift to a larger venue.