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Canada and France open Greenland consulates in show of Denmark support

posted by Kristi Wachter on
Founding of diplomatic outposts in Nuuk comes after US made efforts to secure control of Arctic island
The Guardian Guardian staff reporter
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Canada and France are to open diplomatic consulates in the capital of Greenland on Friday, showing support for their Nato ally Denmark and the Arctic island after US efforts to secure control of the semi-autonomous Danish territory.

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