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]
| The Representation of the Faroes in Copenhagen, Færøernes Repræsentation i København Sendistova Føroya í Keypmannahavn .jpg) | |
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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 |
History
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]
List of representatives
| 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] |