Diplomatic conference in Monaco

Conférence diplomatique © 2023 DR - Conférence diplomatique © 2023 DR

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation held its traditional Diplomatic Conference on 13 and 14 April, bringing together the entire Monegasque diplomatic corps.

In the presence of H.E. the Minister of State, Pierre Dartout, the Conference was opened by Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, who emphasised: “In the face of new challenges, Monaco is adapting its foreign policy, its commitments and its priorities to the new international order, to take account of the major changes that we need to address: a security crisis, a climate crisis, a food crisis and an energy crisis. Our diplomacy and our partnerships serve the values and principles upheld by H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince, generosity towards the most vulnerable and advocacy of an inclusive, fair and sustainable society.”

A range of topical issues were discussed over the course of the two days, including urban development projects in the fields of construction and transport, follow-up of the Moneyval report, the attractiveness strategy and Monaco’s economy, digital security and the status of negotiations with the European Union.

In the context of celebrations to mark the centenary of Prince Rainier III’s birth, a presentation on the development of Monaco’s sovereignty from Rainier I to Rainier III was followed by a tour of the frescoes and restored State Apartments in the Prince’s Palace.

At the end of the Conference, tribute was paid to Ambassador Rémi Mortier, who passed away in November last year, and the Ministry’s meeting room, which now bears his name, was officially opened by H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince.