Norway to open consulate in Greenland, supporting Arctic strategy

Norway will open a consulate general ​in Greenland's capital Nuuk, ‌headed by a Norwegian diplomat, Reuters reported citing Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere.

U.S. President ​Donald Trump's push to acquire or ⁠control Greenland, a semi-autonomous island ​under the Kingdom of Denmark, ​has strained relations between Washington and European NATO members.

"The High North remains ​Norway's most important strategic ​priority, and the Arctic is becoming increasingly ‌important ⁠for international politics and security," Stoere told a press conference, according to Reuters.

"A Consulate General in Nuuk ​will strengthen ​both ⁠political contact and cooperation on shared interests in ​the region," he said.

France ​earlier ⁠this year opened a consulate in Greenland, while the United States ⁠last ​month moved its ​existing consulate to a bigger venue.