Jean-Noël Poirier appointed consul basic of France in Nuuk, “to mark our desire to deepen our presence” in Greenland | EUROtoday

Jean-Noël Poirier was appointed “consul general of France in Nuuk”, capital of Greenland, in accordance with a decree of Tuesday February 3. “The President of the Republic, on the report of the Prime Minister and the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, appoints Jean-Noël Poirier consul general of France in Nuuk”can we learn on this textual content revealed Wednesday at Official Journal.

The opening of the French consulate within the autonomous territory of Denmark is scheduled for Friday February 6. While Donald Trump had raised the potential of annexing this territory, earlier than lastly giving up utilizing drive to get his fingers on the island, wealthy in uncommon earths, this political appointment consists of exhibiting the American president that France helps Greenland and Denmark.

“It is first of all to mark our desire to deepen our presence in all dimensions in this territory of the Kingdom of Denmark”commented the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, in January, on RTL, recognizing “a political signal” on this nomination.

If there are solely six individuals registered within the register of French individuals dwelling in Greenland, this consulate can have “broader skills”because the Minister of Foreign Affairs additional underlined.

Beyond the executive assist supplied to French residents of Greenland, the consul will even accompany the thirty scientific researchers who come on expeditions annually. Mr. Barrot thus evoked a “desire to be more present in Greenland, including in the scientific field, since this is where the history between France and Greenland began to be written. »

This consulate will also guide French companies wishing to invest, or establish themselves in Greenland, to position themselves on mining or hydroelectric exploration projects, details Franceinfo.