The Representation of the Faroes in Copenhagen, Færøernes Repræsentation i København Sendistova Føroya í Keypmannahavn | |
Address: | Strandgade 91, Copenhagen |
High Commissioner: | Jóannes Vitalis Hansen |
Coordinates: | 55.6777°N 12.5966°W |
Website: | uvmr.fo |
Opened Date: | 1979 |
The Representation of the Faroes, Copenhagen 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.[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] |