Canada expands its presence in the Arctic, opens consulate in Greenland

On Friday, Canada officially opened a consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, with the aim of strengthening its presence in the Arctic and expressing support for Greenland at a time of growing tension following US President Donald Trump's comments about possibly acquiring the island, according to the Politico website.

Foreign Minister Anita Anand emphasized that this is a long-planned step in Ottawa's Arctic policy and not a direct response to Trump's threats. According to her, Canada is trying to maintain balanced relations with the US, especially ahead of the upcoming talks on the revision of the USMCA agreement.

The opening of the consulate was accompanied by a symbolic ceremony attended by Governor General Mary Simon, who is of Inuit descent.

According to Canadian and Inuit officials, this is a clear signal of support for Greenland's right to self-determination at a time of uncertainty and concern among the population about the geopolitical situation.

(mja)