Antonio Tajani, Italy’s Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, paid an important visit to the Principality of Monaco last week. After receiving Tajani at the Palais Princier, Prince Albert II of Monaco and the seasoned politician sat down for a series of diplomatic discussions focused on deepening cooperation between Monaco and Italy, with their talks highlighting shared cultural heritage, cross-border collaboration, and Monaco’s role in regional affairs.
On the morning of Friday 7th February, Prince Albert welcomed the 71-year-old Rome native to the Palace for a high-level diplomatic audience with senior officials from both nations that were designed to reinforce the long-standing relationship between Italy and Monaco.
During the meeting, discussions centred on strengthening bilateral relations between Monaco and Italy, enhancing cultural exchanges, and Monaco’s ongoing participation as an observer in the Franco-Italian Border Cooperation Committee. The dialogue underscored the deep historical and diplomatic ties between the Principality and its neighbour, with both sides expressing a commitment to continued collaboration on key regional issues.
Tajani then met with Monaco’s Acting Minister of State, Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, for a lunch at the Yacht Club de Monaco. According to government sources, “This diplomatic visit provided an opportunity to discuss bilateral relations and the ties between the two countries in the economic and cultural spheres.”
The meetings in Monaco took place ahead of the Franco-Italian Border Cooperation Commission meeting scheduled in Nice later that afternoon. This commission, established under the Quirinal Treaty, brings together French and Italian officials to address cross-border matters. The meeting will be co-chaired by French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot and Tajani, his Italian counterpart.
Minister Tajani was accompanied by a delegation of senior Italian officials, including Riccardo Guariglia, Ambassador and Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation; Alberto Cirio, President of the Piedmont Region; and Manuela Ruosi, Italy’s Ambassador to Monaco.
The engagement between Monaco and Italy highlights the importance of regional cooperation in addressing mutual challenges and opportunities, as well as reinforcing a long-standing cordial relationship between the two neighbours.
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