France to open consulate in Greenland in a 'political signal' amid Trump threats [View all]
Source: France 24
France will open a consulate in Greenland on February 6, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Wednesday, calling the move a "political signal" over the strategic Danish territory, which US President Donald Trump has vowed to seize.
The comments came as the Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers are set to meet with US Vice President JD Vance at the White House later Wednesday
Since returning to office nearly a year ago, Trump has repeatedly mused about taking over Greenland from longtime ally and European Union member Denmark.
Barrot on Wednesday told French RTL broadcaster that the decision to open the consulate was taken last summer, when President Emmanuel Macron visited Greenland in a show of support.
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