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essential part of its identity. We host foreign Cooperation and by our diplomatic and activity of common interest. Videoconference
residents of more than 140 nationalities in consular network. exchanges took place with, to name but a
Monaco, who live in harmony and our dynamic few, the United Arab Emirates, ahead of the
economy is partly based on the fact that we What is the state of the Monégasque economic missions planned for Expo Dubai
have many foreign-orientated companies. diplomatic network precisely? 2020, as well as with Madagascar before my
This openness, at a time when we need more Currently, 16 Monaco ambassadors are in trip there last April, and with Djibouti, which
unity, responsibility and solidarity, requires office, 13 in 28 states, mainly in Europe very recently supported a visit to Monaco
determined international action in favour of and on the North American Continent by a delegation of Djiboutian entrepreneurs
the values and objectives promoted by the (three being only accredited to international and the signing of memorandums of
Sovereign Prince. Whilst we have not finished organisations). In addition, the Principality understanding between the two chambers of
V O TRE SÉRÉNITÉ
feeling all the impacts of the health crisis, is also represented abroad by a network of commerce and with the Club of Monégasque V O TRE SÉRÉNITÉ
we are aware that we are living through an 131 consulates operating in 81 states. It Entrepreneurs in Africa. The ambassadors
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exceptional year in terms of the scope and has historically contributed, since the 19th and consuls of Monaco are also very active SE C ONS TRUIT
intensity of the events that have taken place century, to the external influence of Monaco in their countries of accreditation, promoting ENSEMBLE
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since last February. We are going through a by providing official representation abroad. Monaco’s attractiveness policy. Meetings
period of intense questioning of diplomatic This economic promotion role of the of the consular network are traditionally
certainties and of blurring of lines. However, consulates has become essential over time an opportunity for Monaco’s ambassadors Leader en Principauté depuis plus de 70 ans, nous
we must continue to defend, in a 21st and it is all the more important when there abroad to present projects to enhance vous accompagnons dans la sécurisation de votre
century full of challenges, unknowns and is no Monégasque diplomatic representation the attractiveness of Monaco, with the activité, de votre patrimoine et de votre famille en
opportunities, the interests of our country in the country. They thus support the efforts participation of the MEB or other Monégasque vous apportant une écoute attentive et des conseils
and the values that we are proud to uphold. made by the Prince’s government and entities, depending on the themes selected. personnalisés. Ensemble, nous construisons le
These presentations
Monégasque entities to make the Principality Interview by Milena Radoman usually lead to the meilleur de l’assurance.
How does the Monégasque diplomatic corps better known and to promote its economic, organisation of joint promotion missions
make Monaco’s voice heard internationally? tourist and cultural potential. Finally,
Monégasque diplomacy can be proud of being they facilitate the linking of Monégasque
made up of high-quality men and women who companies with their counterparts abroad. “… through all
work daily to promote the Principality around
the world. Public service abroad is indeed Do you also rely on foreign consuls in the international
not only our commitment to our compatriots Monaco? agreements we
abroad but it also means making Monaco’s 88 countries are represented in Monaco
voice heard, through all the international by an active consulate. They are, for negotiate, the
agreements we negotiate, the political steps foreign embassies that do not reside in
taken by the embassies, the support provided the Principality, an essential support for political steps
to companies and all entities in Monaco, as strengthening business relations between
well as meetings with our counterparts. With companies in the Principality and those in taken by the CONSEIL ET CRÉATION www.brand-lovers.com
the diplomatic and consular network, a real their country. To promote these synergies, embassies, the
baton of the policy conducted in our country, as part of the presentations of credentials
we are the ambassadors of the Principality’s by foreign ambassadors to the Sovereign support provided
transformation and are the Principality’s Prince, the Department for Foreign Affairs
spokespersons. and Cooperation, along with the Department to companies and
of Diplomatic and Consular Relations, also all entities in
Do you intend to strengthen a proactive include the Monaco Economic Board (MEB)
approach to attracting ambassadors and at the official accreditation lunch, to facilitate Monaco.”
consuls and, if so, how? contact between the economic sections of
HSH Prince Albert II has made the the embassies and the MEB.
attractiveness of the Principality a major
focus of government and diplomatic action. How do they promote Monaco concretely? which, I must say, are always very successful.
It is an essential component of Monaco’s The collaboration between the MEB and The diplomatic and consular network,
development in an extremely competitive the diplomatic and consular corps was therefore, works in close collaboration with all
international context. Its challenge is to meet optimised in 2020 and 2021 by adapting the the actors and economic and cultural entities
the expectations of residents and future promotional formats, in particular with regard of Monaco, in particular during their trips
residents, investors, businesses, employees to the evolution of health constraints, in abroad, which are all opportunities to export
and tourists. All ministerial departments order to ensure the continuity of operations. the tourist, economic, cultural, artistic and
are concerned. It is implemented through Webinars have thus been organised by the event aspects of Monaco. We are fortunate
the economic diplomacy carried out abroad MEB with entities from foreign countries, in Monaco to be able to showcase many www.jutheau-husson.com
by the Department for Foreign Affairs and making it possible to identify sectors of areas in which we have expertise, so we 24 boulevard Princesse Charlotte - 98000 Monaco - (+377) 97 97 22 22

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