Monaco welcomed Keisuke Shimoyamada, President of Junior Chamber International (JCI) for 2025, on Monday 28th April as part of celebrations for the organisation’s 110th anniversary.

Pierre-André Chiappori, Minister of Finance and Economy, received Shimoyamada at the Ministry offices, joined by members of the Jeune Chambre Économique de Monaco (JCEM), the local branch of the global youth leadership network. The meeting shone a spotlight on Monaco’s growing role in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship and international cooperation among young leaders.

JCI, with more than 150,000 members across 120 countries, champions projects focused on entrepreneurship, economic development, international collaboration and community impact. It works closely with major institutions including the United Nations and the International Chamber of Commerce, and leads initiatives such as the Universal Declaration of Human Duties, JCI in Business, and the Creative Young Entrepreneur competition — an idea that originated in Monaco.

During the meeting, Pierre-André Chiappori praised the drive of young entrepreneurs as a vital force shaping the Principality’s future, said the goverment in a press statement. He spoke about the importance of international networking in strengthening economic and social ties, positioning Monaco as a key supporter of global leadership initiatives.

Shimoyamada’s visit highlights the close links between Monaco and the global JCI network, and the Principality’s continued investment in the next generation of changemakers.

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Photo source: Manuel Vitale, Government Communication Department