The Representation of the Faroes in Copenhagen, Færøernes Repræsentation i København Sendistova Føroya í Keypmannahavn ![]() | |
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![]() The mission is located in the
North Atlantic House cultural centre | |
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Address | Strandgade 91, Copenhagen |
Coordinates | 55°40′40″N 12°35′48″E / 55.6777°N 12.5966°E |
Opened | 1979 |
High Commissioner | Jóannes Vitalis Hansen |
Website | uvmr.fo |
The Representation of the Faroes, Copenhagen ( Danish: Færøernes Repræsentation i København, Faroese: Sendistova Føroya í Keypmannahavn) is the representation of the Faroe Islands to Denmark. [1] The representation opened in 1979 and is dedicated to promote and coordinate the interests of the Faroe Islands in Denmark. [1] [2] It is the second oldest representation of the Faroe Islands abroad after its representation to the European Union. [3]
When the representation opened in 1979, it was initially to provide assistance for Faroese companies situated in Denmark. However, it took a more political orientation during its second year of operation. It became rearranged in such a manner that it would become the natural center for political exchanges between Denmark and the Faroe Islands. The representation moreover maintains contacts with the other diplomatic missions in Copenhagen. [4]
The North Atlantic House has housed the Faroese representation since November 2003. [5]
Name | Term start date |
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Tryggvi Johansen | 1 August 1979 [6] |
Herálvur Joensen | 1 March 2006 [7] |
Sigmundur Isfeld | 1 September 2012 [8] |
Jóannes Vitalis Hansen | 1 October 2019 (incumbent) [9] |
The Representation of the Faroes in Copenhagen, Færøernes Repræsentation i København Sendistova Føroya í Keypmannahavn ![]() | |
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![]() The mission is located in the
North Atlantic House cultural centre | |
| |
Address | Strandgade 91, Copenhagen |
Coordinates | 55°40′40″N 12°35′48″E / 55.6777°N 12.5966°E |
Opened | 1979 |
High Commissioner | Jóannes Vitalis Hansen |
Website | uvmr.fo |
The Representation of the Faroes, Copenhagen ( Danish: Færøernes Repræsentation i København, Faroese: Sendistova Føroya í Keypmannahavn) is the representation of the Faroe Islands to Denmark. [1] The representation opened in 1979 and is dedicated to promote and coordinate the interests of the Faroe Islands in Denmark. [1] [2] It is the second oldest representation of the Faroe Islands abroad after its representation to the European Union. [3]
When the representation opened in 1979, it was initially to provide assistance for Faroese companies situated in Denmark. However, it took a more political orientation during its second year of operation. It became rearranged in such a manner that it would become the natural center for political exchanges between Denmark and the Faroe Islands. The representation moreover maintains contacts with the other diplomatic missions in Copenhagen. [4]
The North Atlantic House has housed the Faroese representation since November 2003. [5]
Name | Term start date |
---|---|
Tryggvi Johansen | 1 August 1979 [6] |
Herálvur Joensen | 1 March 2006 [7] |
Sigmundur Isfeld | 1 September 2012 [8] |
Jóannes Vitalis Hansen | 1 October 2019 (incumbent) [9] |