"Since returning to the White House last year, Trump has insisted that Washington needs to control the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic island for security reasons. He last month backed off threats to seize Greenland after striking a "framework" deal with NATO chief Mark Rutte to ensure greater US influence. A US-Denmark-Greenland working group has been established to discuss Washington's security concerns in the Arctic, but details have not been made public."
"While Denmark and Greenland have said they share Trump's security concerns, they have insisted that sovereignty and territorial integrity are a "red line" in the discussions. Canada and France formally opened the new consulates in Nuuk, the island's capital. "This is a very important day for us as a country, because we're opening our consulate here in Nuuk, Greenland," said Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand at the inauguration ceremony, before hoisting her country's flag over the consulate building to applause from a 76-person Inuit delegation."
France and Canada opened consulates in Nuuk, Greenland, to show support for the local government and strengthen diplomatic presence. The moves respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's stated desire for greater control of the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic island for security reasons. Trump recently backed off threats to seize Greenland after striking a "framework" deal with NATO chief Mark Rutte, and a US-Denmark-Greenland working group was established to address Washington's Arctic security concerns. Denmark and Greenland share security worries but maintain sovereignty and territorial integrity as a "red line." Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand inaugurated the consulate amid Inuit delegation applause, and France named Jean-Noel Poirier consul.
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