Day: 16 April 2018

The General Assembly launched United Nations Trust Fund for Road Safety on Thursday, April 12, the aim of which is to accelerate progress in improving road safety at the global level by filling gaps in resources.

Speaking at the launch, Jean Todt, UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety, said: “I welcome the establishment of the United Nations Trust Fund for Road Safety, which will increase our efforts, building on progress and experience acquired during the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020.

The Principality of Monaco has joined the 70 co-sponsors of the resolution presented by the Russian Federation. HE Mrs. Isabelle Picco emphasised the main principles of the policy of the Monegasque Government in road safety which primarily target young people and awareness through education to avoid the need for severe penalties to those who endanger the lives of others by breaking the rules of the highway code.

The Ambassador also underlined the commitment of the Monegasque Authorities for sustainable mobility and investments in infrastructures set up for the safety of users.

Member States will meet in Sweden in 2020 for the Third Global Conference on Road Safety, where they will take stock of the global plan for the Decade for Action in this area (2011-2020).

PHOTO: AV Gorovoy, First Deputy Minister of the Interior of the Russian Federation, Saul Billingsley, Executive Director of the FIA Foundation, Olga Algayerova, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, Amina J. Mohammed Vice-President Secretary-General of the United Nations, and Jean Todt, United Nations Special Envoy for Road Safety. © DR

A Monegasque delegation led by Gilles Tonelli, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, made a working visit to Lebanon from April 9 to 13, to strengthen friendship and cooperation between the two states.

The Monegasque delegation was received by the President of Lebanon, Michel Aoun. Other meetings with the Lebanese authorities facilitated discussions on the partnerships supported by the Monegasque Cooperation, in health, education and the socio-economic integration of the most vulnerable populations.

During the trip Gilles Tonelli signed a memorandum of understanding with the Regional Director of the European Institute of Cooperation and Development (IECD), Nicolas Pinton, in support of very small companies in North Lebanon.

At the invitation of Fondation Mérieux, the Lebanese NGO Amel and the Municipality of Douris, which Monaco supports, the Minister also took part in the official ceremony of laying the foundation stone of a Mother Child Health Centre in Douris. The facility, located in the plain of Bekaa, will improve maternal and child health in the region.

Bilateral cooperation between the two states was initiated in 1993. In the current context of the Syrian crisis and international efforts in support of Lebanon, the Principality wishes to direct part of the increase in its Official Development Assistance in favour of this country.

Today Lebanon is the first-ranking host country in terms of number of refugees compared to its national population, with one refugee for three Lebanese. Many of the refugees are displaced Palestinians who have lived in Lebanon for several generations.

The Monegasque delegation was composed of: Gilles Tonelli, Minister of External Relations and Cooperation, Bechara K. El Khoury, Honorary Consul of Monaco in Lebanon, Bénédicte Schutz, Director of International Cooperation, Emilie Larese-Silvestre , Program Coordinator of the International Cooperation Directorate, Elodie Martin, Lebanon Program Manager at the Directorate of International Cooperation and Joseph Hayek, a colleague of the Monaco Consul in Lebanon.

Riccardo Giraudi has named his new restaurant concept in Monaco: Naçionalista. On the port of Fontvieille, the bar has pisco – a type of brandy – and ceviche, a regional fish dish.

The delicious flavours and authenticity of south American culture can be found in a rich and playful, well-rounded menu, Mr Giraudi says.

“A nice selection of cocktails has been designed by our bartender who makes drinks from the most traditional to the most creative before your eyes.

“Complete the experience with a guacamole garnished with pomegranate and smoked bacon, kale & goat cheese salad with chipotle sauce, a passion fruit wolf ceviche or tuna tiradito with yuzu ponzu. Then go for some tasty tacos stuffed with marinated pork or “Barbacoa” beef, crispy toastadas of Wagyu beef or yuzu tuna, or vegetarian empanadas.”

Naçionalista is open every day except Sunday, from 17:30 to 23:30, without reservation. 34A/B Quai Jean-Charles Rey, Port of Fontvieille.
+377 93253035 www.nacionalista.mc

It was in 2009 that the World Circus Federation, of which HSH Princess Stephanie is Honorary President and “Extraordinary Ambassador, proclaimed April 21 as World Circus Day.

This year, the Principality, through the International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo, has decided to actively participate in this initiative and will hold a circus event in the school gymnasium of the Stade Louis II, Saturday, April 21, from 15:00 in the presence of HSH Princess Stephanie. The show will last about one hour.

The public will see the team of Femina Sports of Monaco as well as the students of the circus school of Doctor Alain Frère (Tourrette-Levens).

The show will be presented by Lionel Goutelle, the New Generation’s Mister Loyal, and his assistant “Junior”, Thomas. The musical atmosphere has been entrusted to the Crazy Clowns, regulars at the International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo. Free admission – Limited space.

His Excellency Mr Robert Fillon presented his credentials to HE Ms Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, President of the Republic of Malta, on Friday, April 13. HE Mr. Fillon is also Ambassador of Monaco to Italy, San Marino, Romania, Croatia and Slovenia.

A short exchange followed, in the presence of the Ambassador’s wife, the Monaco Consul in Malta and close associates of the President.

HE Mr Fillon underlined the Principality’s wish to enrich the diplomatic and consular relations established for many years between the two countries, through centres of common interest. The Ambassador mentioned in this respect the environmental concerns of the Principality, with regard to the marine environment in general and the Mediterranean in particular, those relating to culture – Valletta being “European Capital of Culture” for 2018 – as well as in sport. Malta, like Monaco, participates in the “Games of the Small States of Europe”).

On his first visit to Malta, the Ambassador also had the opportunity to meet HE Mr. Carmelo Abela, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and met with Mr. Angelo Farrugia, Speaker of the House of Representatives and officials of the Chamber of Commerce in charge of international relations.

At the reception held by the Presidency of the Republic of Malta, attended by many personalities from the world of politics and business, HE Mr Robert Fillon delivered a speech in which he thanked the Maltese authorities for their warm welcome and their accessibility. He informed them of the intention of the Principality to intensify its relations with Malta in a spirit of cordial collaboration, sharing of experiences and participation in joint projects.

The Republic of Malta is the smallest state in the European Union. With a population of around 500,000 and enjoying good economic growth, it belongs to both the Schengen Area and the eurozone.

PHOTO: Presentation of the credentials of HE Mr Robert Fillon, Ambassador of the Principality of Monaco to the Republic of Malta, in Residence in Rome, HE Ms Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, President of the Republic of Malta.