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9 October 2024
UNESCO: Monaco continues 75th anniversary celebrations with a photography exhibition
75 ans d’adhésion de Monaco à l’UNESCO 1 © Antoine Meyssonnier
H.E. Ambassador Anne-Marie Boisbouvier, Monaco’s Permanent Delegate to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), continued festivities launched in February to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Principality’s accession to the Organization* with a photo exhibition of this year’s winners of the Environmental Photography Award of the Prince Albert II Foundation.Following events earlier this year to showcase two UNESCO pillars – culture and education – this new exhibition put science centre stage.As pointed out by Madame Ambassador in her speech, the Principality of Monaco has a long tradition of supporting science, and specifically oceanography, thanks to its Princes and to Prince Albert I in particular, whose name graces a prize awarded by the Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme of UNESCO.The photography displayed in the Ségur Hall of UNESCO headquarters until 14 October was taken by winners of the Prince Albert II Foundation of Monaco’s 4th Environmental Photography Award. As wished by the Sovereign, the Foundation is actively committed to protecting and improving planetary health. It works with UNESCO as part of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science, led by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission.Madame Ambassador recalled that this photo competition reflects the Principality’s goal of achieving a peaceful relationship between humankind and nature while raising awareness about the impacts of human activities on our planet’s ecosystems. She also stressed the importance of the image and photography for their ability to provoke reactions and convey emotions, as a way to leave a more lasting imprint on people’s conscience than numbers and reports.Some 11,000 pictures from over 2,600 photographers in 134 countries were submitted to the jury for competition in one of five categories: “Ocean Worlds”, “Into the Forest”, “Polar Wonders”, “Humanity versus Nature” and “Change Makers: Reasons for Hope”.More than one hundred people attended the inauguration, including the President of the General Conference of UNESCO, H.E. Ms Simona-Mirela Miculescu; Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences at UNESCO, Ms Lidia Brito; Assistant Director-General for Culture at UNESCO, Mr Ernesto Ottone; Secretary of the MAB Programme, Mr Antonio Abreu, along with Mr Alain Leroy, a member of the Board of Directors of the Prince Albert II Foundation, and many Ambassadors. To raise awareness about environmental issues among young people, several students residing at the Fondation de Monaco in Paris also attended the event accompanied by Ms Martine Garcia-Mascarenhas, Director of the Fondation de Monaco at the Cité Universitaire de Paris.The commemoration year to mark the 75th anniversary of Monaco joining UNESCO will close in December 2024 with the publication of a book of important documents that illustrate major events during these 75 years of UNESCO membership and reflect the Principality’s commitment to the universal values of peace, culture, education and sustainable development. * On 6 July 1949 Monaco submitted its accession instruments to UNESCO.
7 October 2024
Monaco and Burundi sign a framework cooperation agreement
Monaco et le Burundi signent un Accord-Cadre de Coopération © Michael Alesi- Palais Princier
On 5 October, Ms Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, and H.E. Mr Albert Shingiro, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation of the Republic of Burundi, signed a framework cooperation agreement during the 19th Summit of the Francophonie.This framework agreement is intended to deepen relations of friendship and cooperation with Burundi, a long-standing partner of the Department of International Cooperation*.Guided by a desire to contribute to the national priorities of development, the Prince’s Government has thus consolidated this commitment alongside the Government of Burundi in the specific fields of health, education and child welfare, food and nutrition security and access to decent work.Isabelle Berro-Amadeï will travel to Burundi at the end of the month for a working visit during which she will meet with Burundian authorities and cooperation partners as well as meet recipient populations. *The Prince’s Government has been active in Burundi since 2008. This support takes the form of various partnerships with international organisations and local stakeholders to develop synergies and ensure the best solutions possible to needs expressed by the State and the population.
4 October 2024
Isabelle Berro-Amadeï takes part in the 45th Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie in Paris
Isabelle BERRO-AMADEÏ a participé à la 45ème Conférence ministérielle de la Francophonie à Paris © OIF
On 3 October 2024, Ms Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, led the Monegasque Delegation* that took part in the 45th Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie (CMF) held in Paris.Representatives of International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) member states and governments met to complete preparations for the 19th Summit of the Francophonie under the banner: “Create, innovate and do business in French”, which H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince attended on 4 and 5 October.During the Ministerial Conference, Isabelle Berro-Amadeï said that: “the theme chosen by France illustrates the potential for action in the French-speaking world and should reaffirm our commitment to the democratic stability and prosperity of our societies”.She also pointed out that “Creating, innovating and doing business in French ensures the preservation of our shared heritage, both of cultural diversity in the French-speaking world and tolerance”.The next Ministerial Conference will be held in the fall of 2025 in Kigali (Rwanda). * The delegation was composed of Ms Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation; H.E. Ms Valérie Bruell-Melchior, Ambassador and Personal Representative of Monaco to the OIF; Ms Chloé Petruccelli, Division Head at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation; and Ms Alice Pastor, Second Secretary at the Embassy of the Principality of Monaco in France.
3 October 2024
79th session of the UN General Assembly
79eme AG ONU © Michaël Alesi-Palais Princier
The General Debate of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly was held from 24 to 30 September 2024 in New York. Among the 193 speakers who took part in the debate were 87 heads of state, including H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco.In the highly volatile international context, particularly due to the armed conflicts in the Middle East, Ukraine and elsewhere, the heads of state appealed for peace. In his speech, H.S.H. Prince Albert II took particular care to emphasise the importance of solidarity and dialogue in a divided world. He also noted the need to achieve gender equality, and on that issue, it is worth noting that only ten women spoke as the head of their country’s delegation.The other issues raised were the fight against climate change, regulation of developments in artificial intelligence and the battle to counter disinformation.Several meetings and a summit were also held during High-Level Week.The Summit of the Future, held in advance of the General Debate, saw the adoption of the Pact for the Future, including a Declaration on Future Generations and a Global Digital Compact. The Pact is intended to be a roadmap for tackling global challenges.In his speech at the Summit, H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince emphasised that peace was the most precious commodity of all, and stressed the importance of respecting and protecting human rights. He also highlighted the power of sport as a universal language that can help to bring people and cultures together, remove social barriers and promote sustainable development.On 24 September, Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, attended the Security Council Ministerial Meeting to discuss the situation in Ukraine. At the meeting, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the international community to “force” Russia into peace.During the High-Level Meeting on Sea Level Rise, held on 25 September, Ms Berro-Amadeï reiterated Monaco’s commitment to protecting the oceans and fighting climate change. The meeting focused on the legal, socio-economic and scientific aspects of the consequences of sea level rise, as well as its impact on food security. Adaptation strategies for a sustainable future were discussed, particularly in relation to small, developing island nations and countries with low-lying coastal areas.On 26 September, the Monegasque delegation took part in the meeting on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Member states adopted a political declaration designed to accelerate progress on combating this growing threat, through health systems strengthening and international cooperation, as well as promoting responsible antimicrobial use. The Principality also took part in an event organised by the Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP), and H.E. Ms Berro-Amadeï met a representative from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, two organisations to which Monaco provides support.On 27 September, Isabelle Berro-Amadeï also took part in a ministerial meeting on the situation in Gaza and the implementation of the two-state solution as a path to a just peace. At the meeting, member states unanimously called for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, unimpeded access for humanitarian aid and the unconditional release of hostages.In the margins of the official meetings, Ms Berro-Amadeï spoke at the 17th ministerial meeting of the Global Governance Group (3G), which is convened annually by the Singaporean Minister of Foreign Affairs. She spoke alongside the foreign ministers from the G20 troika (India, Brazil and South Africa).Several bilateral meetings were requested during High-Level Week: during his time in New York, H.S.H. Prince Albert II met the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Mr Thomas Bach. The Prince’s Foundation has reached a framework partnership agreement with the IOC on harnessing the power of sport to promote the environmental leaders of the future. He also met, at his request, H.E. Mr Edgars Rinkēvičs, President of Latvia.The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation met her counterparts from Kosovo, the Philippines, Kyrgyzstan and Cyprus. She also took part in an informal meeting of female foreign ministers organised by the Principality of Liechtenstein, and attended the traditional dinner for the foreign ministers of Andorra, San Marino and Monaco.
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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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