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21 November 2024
National Day
Like every year, November 19th was a special day for all Monegasques and residents of Monaco, who celebrated the National Day.
NEWS
20 October 2024
37ème Coupe de l’America
Le YCM brille indirectement au travers de la 38ème Coupe de l’America
NEWS
1 October 2024
Monaco Yacht Show
Under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, the 33rd edition of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) was from September 25th to 28th 2024 in the Principality.
NEWS
2 May 2024
Interview with H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco by Tony Davis
HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco on a climate crusade
NEWS
International News
19 December 2024
Monaco attends the 176th session of the FAO Council
176ème session du Conseil de la FAO © DR
Representatives from the Principality of Monaco headed to Rome from 2 to 6 December to observe the 176th session of the Council of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO).During this session, decisions concerning the alarming situation in Gaza, where the entire population is suffering from acute food insecurity, and further decisions regarding the war in Ukraine's impact on global food security were widely agreed upon. The FAO is striving to respond to these crises by taking action to strengthen the resilience of local food systems. The FAO Council also unanimously approved a series of measures relating to the FAO's emergency response to crises, particularly in Lebanon where, according to the latest data, the worsening agricultural and food security situations remain grave concerns.To mark the FAO's 80th anniversary and following the Directorate General's call for institutional renewal, the Council agreed to hold informal consultations in the first quarter of 2025 on issues surrounding reforming the organisation, for which Monaco will be participating, ahead of the 44th session of the Conference to be held next summer.The Principality has endorsed several statements made by the European Union on issues relating to global food security and agriculture and the FAO's current and future actions.For reference, the FAO Council, comprising 49 rotating members, acts as the organisation's executive body.
17 December 2024
Monaco marks 75 years of membership with UNESCO and rounds off a year of celebrations with the publication of a commemorative book
Présentation du livre célébrant les 75 ans de l’adhésion de Monaco à l’UNESCO © Cyril Bailleul
On 11 December 2024, H.E. Ms Anne-Marie Boisbouvier, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, organised a function at her residence to close the year of celebrations marking 75 years of Monaco's membership to UNESCO and to unveil the recently published book, marking the occasion.The book, which was unveiled to H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince at the end of November, is the result of a collaborative effort between Monaco and UNESCO and is published by La Martinière. H.E. the Ambassador expressed her sincere thanks to the UNESCO Archives Service for its invaluable contribution to the documentary research and to Cyril Bailleul, whose photographs enhance the book.Those in attendance also had the pleasure of meeting the authors, Jean-Philippe Vinci, Director of the French Ministry of National Education, Youth and Sports, and Stéphane Lamotte, Professor with a doctorate in history, who designed the book under the aegis of H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover, Chairman of the Editorial Committee. The book also includes comic strips illustrated by artist Damien Mac Donald to add educational value.An immersive video of the metaverse from the 'Nouvelles Perspectives' exhibition, organised by the Monegasque National Committee of the International Association of Plastic Arts, was also screened at the event to mark this anniversary. This exhibition can be viewed in the exhibition room at the Quai Antoine Ier, Monaco, until 20 December 2024.Over 70 guests attended the event, including many UNESCO ambassadors and representatives.Monaco joined UNESCO, the UN agency dedicated to culture, education and science, after signing the Convention on 6 July 1949. To mark this 75th anniversary, Monaco's Permanent Delegation organised a variety of events centred around these fields to highlight the Principality's international missions and the various Monegasque entities working within these sectors.
12 December 2024
H.E. Ms Valérie Bruell-Melchior presents her letters of credence to the Episcopal Co-Prince of Andorra
Remise des Lettres de créance de S.E. Mme Valérie BRUELL-MELCHIOR à S.E. le Coprince Episcopal d’Andorre © DR
On 29 November 2024, H.E. Ms Valérie Bruell-Melchior, Ambassador of the Principality of Monaco, presented her letters of credence to H.E. Mgr Joan-Enric Vives I Sicilia, Archbishop, Bishop of Urgell and Episcopal Co-Prince of Andorra.The ceremony was held in the Throne Room of the Episcopal Palace, Seat of the Co-Prince, in La Seu d'Urgell, with H.E. Ms Imma Tor Faus, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Principality of Andorra and H.E. Mr Josep Maria Mauri Prior, Personal Representative of the Co-Prince, in attendance.Following this presentation, a meeting was held between H.E. Mgr Joan-Enric Vives I Sicilia and H.E. Ms Valérie Bruell-Melchior, during which the Episcopal Co-Prince extended his warmest regards to T.S.H. Prince Albert II, Princess Charlène, Hereditary Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella.This meeting served as a reminder of the close ties that unite the two Principalities in terms of both friendship and shared values. These two countries work closely together, reflecting the spirit of the Memorandum of General Cooperation, signed in 2022.
12 December 2024
United Nations: the Principality reaffirms its commitment to preserving and protecting the ocean
79 AGNU intervention Océans © DR
On 10 December 2024, as the General Assembly continued its work, the UN Member States addressed ocean affairs and the law of the sea.Jérémie Adlerfligel, Third Secretary at the Permanent Mission of Monaco, took this opportunity to reaffirm the Principality of Monaco's ongoing commitment to preserving and protecting the seas and oceans.Several actions undertaken by the Prince's Government during 2024 were highlighted, such as the ratification of the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (the BBNJ Agreement), last May.The activities carried out by the Monaco Scientific Centre, the Oceanographic Institute of Monaco, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and various stakeholders in Monegasque civil society were also highlighted.Furthermore, ahead of the third United Nations Conference to support the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14 (UNOC3), the opportunity was taken to reiterate the Prince's Government's priorities regarding the impact of global warming, rising sea levels and the loss of the cryosphere.There was also mention of the Blue Economy and Finance Forum being held in the Principality of Monaco in June. This event will help to assert the private sector's vital role in financing a sustainable economy.
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Ambassador
On 2 September 2020, H.E. Ms Marie-Pascale BOISSON was nominated by H.S.H. Prince Albert II as Monaco’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to H.E Mr the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia.
Australia and Monaco
The 3 May 2007, H.E. Ms Penelope Anne WENSLEY, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Australia to Monaco, submitted her Credentials to H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince, thus establishing Diplomatic Relations between the Principality of Monaco and the Commonwealth of Australia and becoming the first Ambassador from this country to be represented in Monaco.
H.E. Mr. David Alexander Ritchie, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Australia, replaced H.E. Ms. Wensley and was accredited by H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince on 8 July 2008. He presented his Letters of Credence to H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince on 25 November 2008.
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