The Principality of Monaco and the Commonwealth of The Bahamas have entered into a new era of friendship and cooperation with the formal establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations.  

In New York City on 17th April, the representatives of both countries to the United Nations, Isabelle Picco of Monaco and Stan Smith of The Bahamas, met to sign a joint communiqué formalising their bilateral relations. 

The agreement makes The Bahamas the 158th state to have established diplomatic relations with the Principality. 

Officially known as The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, this archipelago nation of 700 islands and cays is situated in the Atlantic Ocean, but is commonly accepted as part of the Caribbean Community. The Bahamas was a British colony for almost 200 years, but achieved independence in 1973, the same year it became a member of the United Nations. 

The Bahamas shares many commonalities with Monaco, notably mutual interests in sustainability, ocean protections and sailing.  

According to a statement released by the Monaco Government following the signing of the diplomatic tie agreement, “The two States will continue their close collaboration for sustainable development, particularly on matters concerning the protection of the oceans and the promotion of the values of sport.” 

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