Canada's Governor General Mary Simon to visit Greenland in February
and attend the opening of Canada's first consulate in Nuuk, the Office of the Governor General said Wednesday.
According to a press release, Simon's visit will focus on strengthening the close historical and cultural bonds between Inuit in Canada and Greenland.
The upcoming trip will mark the first visit by a Canadian governor general to Greenland since 1982.
"The Arctic is stronger when nations work together," Simon was quoted as saying in the release. "Canada's long-standing approach is grounded in close, constructive engagement, supporting stability, respect for sovereignty and the well-being of northern communities."
Source(s): Xinhua News Agency
