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27 May 2025
Monaco joins celebrations of International Francophonie Day at UNESCO
Journée internationale de la Francophonie à l'UNESCO © DR
At the invitation of the Group of Francophone Ambassadors of UNESCO (GAFU), the Principality took part in celebrations marking International Francophonie Day at UNESCO headquarters in Paris on 13 May 2025.The day began with a conference devoted to the twentieth anniversary of the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, to which Monaco has been a Party since 2006. During the event, speakers stressed the importance of the Convention and the progress made in areas such as promoting gender equality, the status of female artists and support for the culture industry, notably in Africa. The vital role played by GAFU – of which the Principality is a member – in implementing this Convention at the international level was also highlighted.In addition, the event showcased several projects supported by the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD), which was set up by the Convention and to which the Principality contributes. Featured projects included Africadoc (Côte d’Ivoire) and Prod’It (Tunisia), both helping to strengthen the cultural sector in their respective countries.The celebrations concluded with a tasting of “Francophone flavours”, extolling the culinary diversity of the member states represented. Monaco showcased barbajuans, filled pastries that symbolise the country’s culinary heritage.
19 May 2025
Monaco participates in 134th Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe
Monaco participe à la 134ème Session ministérielle du Conseil de l’Europe © Stéphane Danna - Direction de la Communication
Ms Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Acting Minister of State and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, took part in the 134th Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, held in Luxembourg on 13–14 May 2025, accompanied by Gabriel Revel, Ambassador and Monaco’s Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe, and Florian Botto, Advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation.Exactly one year from now, after the next Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe to be held in Moldavia, for the first time since it joined, Monaco will take over Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe for a period of six months beginning on 15 May 2026.In her speech, Ms Berro-Amadeï stressed the urgency of achieving fair, reliable and lasting peace in Ukraine, preserving the sovereignty and independence of the country in accordance with international law. She also reaffirmed the crucial role of the European Court of Human Rights and the unconditional nature of the execution of its rulings.In parallel to the Session, Ms Berro-Amadeï held bilateral talks with her counterparts in Moldavia and Montenegro, the two countries that will chair the Committee of Ministers just before and after the Principality. These meetings were an opportunity to discuss common priorities for these deadlines.She also met with her counterparts in Andorra and Austria as well as the Secretary General of the Council of Europe to discuss the Council’s activities and to announce Monaco’s voluntary contribution for the period 2025-2026 of an amount of €500,000, which is double what it contributed for the period 2023-2024.
15 May 2025
Monaco’s Ambassador to Spain visits Asturias
L’Ambassadeur de Monaco en Espagne visite les Asturies 1 © DR
On 7–8 May, Monaco’s Ambassador to Spain, H.E. Ms Catherine Fautrier, accompanied by the Ambassador of the Principality of Andorra, H.E. Ms Eva Descarrega, travelled to the Principality of Asturias, an autonomous province of the Kingdom of Spain, the capital of which is Oviedo.The Ambassadors were welcomed by the President of the Government of Asturias, Sr. Don Adrián Barbon. The meeting was an opportunity for them to present how the institutions of their respective countries operate and to recall the historical ties linking Monaco, Andorra and Asturias. They later met with the Mayor of Oviedo, Sr. Don Alfredo Canteli to discuss opportunities to work together in the fields of tourism and culture. The visit ended with a meeting with the President of the Junta Directiva (Parliament), Sr. Don Juan Cofiño.The day before, the Ambassadors presented their countries at the Nueva España Press Club.
L’Ambassadeur de Monaco en Espagne visite les Asturies 2 © DR
15 May 2025
WHO: the Principality of Monaco represented at the Eleventh High-Level Meeting of the Small Countries Initiative held from 11 to 13 May 2025 in Bled, Slovenia
SCI- 11e réunion de haut niveau, Slovénie - © Boris Pretnar Images
The Ministry of Health and Social Affairs represented the Principality of Monaco at the Eleventh High-Level Meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO) Small Countries Initiative held in Bled (Slovenia) from 11 to 13 May 2025.Established in 2013, the initiative is a platform through which the 12 Member States in the WHO European Region with populations of 2 million or less work together to address common issues and share experiences.Organised this year by the Slovenian Government, the meeting focused on innovative solutions that could inspire or even be replicated in other member countries. It also highlighted public health initiatives well-suited to the needs of small countries.Discussions covered multiple topics, including social participation, technological innovation and custom and preventive care.The Ministry of Health and Social Affairs presented Handipact, the national policy launched in 2023 to improve the global well-being of people with disabilities and their inclusion in all areas of society. Attendees showed an avid interest in the policy for its cross-cutting and transformational objectives. Discussions are set to continue with the WHO in order to promote Handipact at the international level and for it to benefit from external feedback.On a more general level, the meeting was an opportunity for the Principality to strengthen ties with high-level figures, representatives of other countries and technical experts which already exist remotely throughout the year thanks to joint projects.In the lead-up to the 78th World Health Assembly (19-27 May 2025 in Geneva), discussions made it possible to address the financial difficulties faced by WHO while reaffirming the importance of producing tangible results for global health in a context where unity and cooperation are more important than ever.
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On 22 May 2015, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco has appointed H.E. Mrs. Mireille MARTINI-PETTITI as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Monaco in the Russian Federation. She presented her letters of credence to the President of the Russian Federation, Mr. Vladimir Putin, on 28 May 2015. H.E. Mrs. Mireille MARTINI-PETTITI is the second Ambassador of Monaco to Russia.
Russia and Monaco
The Principality of Monaco and the Russian Federation established their new diplomatic relations on 11 July 2006 by the exchange of notes verbales between the Embassy of Monaco and the Embassy of Russia in France. H.E. Mr. Alexandre Alexeevitch AVDEEV presented his letters of credence to the Sovereign Prince on 16 April 2007, thus becoming the first Ambassador of Russia to the Principality.
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