The Monaco Economic Board has a big year coming up, with numerous overseas visits planned to the Middle East, China, Japan and Africa. Each will offer the organisation and its members opportunities to explore new partnership ventures, with a highlight being the upcoming Osaka World Expo.
At its well-attended General Assembly at the Yacht Club de Monaco on 19th March, the Monaco Economic Board (MEB) took stock of its successes in 2024 before presenting the organisation’s exciting plans for the year to come.
President Michel Dotta opened the meeting with an inspiring speech that compared the Principality’s stability and strengths to the value of gold.
“Like gold, the ultimate safe-haven asset at present, I want to believe that Monaco serves as a ‘safe-haven destination’ for individuals and companies who cherish prosperity, creativity, and serenity,” he declared.
After a particularly dynamic 2024, which saw the MEB undertake numerous overseas visits to destinations such as Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Poland, the UK and China, international engagement remains a priority for 2025. Over the coming months, the organisation will send delegations to Budapest, Abu Dhabi, Jeddah, Kenya and Shanghai.
Japan, however, will be the leading focus. Between 26th June and 3rd July, the MEB will participate alongside Monaco’s Embassy in Japan at the Osaka World Expo. The Monaco Pavilion’s theme, Take Care of Wonder, aims to raise awareness of environmental protection. During this trip, the MEB will also visit Kyoto and Tokyo.
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Domestically, a series of high-profile conferences will cover topics such as macroeconomics, philanthropy, and export strategies, supported by major financial institutions and business partners, including Banque Populaire Méditerranée, BNP Paribas Wealth Management, Gramaglia, Jutheau Husson, Monaco Asset Management, CFM Indosuez Wealth Management, Monterra Wealth Management and the Order of Chartered Accountants of Monaco.
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During the General Assembly, Executive Director General Guillaume Rose and Deputy Director General Justin Highman presented the annual report for 2024, highlighting over 50 local operations, including visits from seven foreign delegations and the MEB’s international excursions, as well as the MEB’s Invest Monaco initiative, in collaboration with the Monaco Attractiveness Unit, which participated in global events such as Monaco House at the Davos Forum.
Rose also noted that membership within the MEB has surged nearly 20% since 2019, growing to represent 638 companies by the end of 2024, including 49 in the new Premium category.
The event concluded with the 52nd Members’ Meeting, which drew participation from more than 370 decision-makers and entrepreneurs in the Principality.
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Pictured: Guillaume Rose, Executive Director General of the MEB; Franck Julien, President of the Finance and National Economy Commission of the National Council; Manuela Ruosi, Ambassador of Italy to Monaco; Jean d’Haussonville, Ambassador of France to Monaco; Pierre-André Chiappori, Minister of Finance and Economy; Michel Dotta, President of the MEB; Justin Highman, Deputy Director General of the MEB; Martin Peronnet, Secretary General of the MEB. Photo credit: P.H. Sébastien Darrasse / MEB