The Embassy of Monaco in Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands hosted its annual reception at the embassy headquarters in Brussels on 8th July to celebrate the 21st anniversary of the accession of Prince Albert II.

Addressing the guests, Ambassador Frédéric Labarrere talked about the strong ties Monaco shares with Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, saying that many people from all three countries live in Monaco, creating a bond that goes back a long way. To highlight these historic links, he pointed to Antwerp, which is celebrating the 150th anniversary of Monaco’s local consulate this year.

The Ambassador also touched on European and global topics, welcoming the “steady, trusting relationship Monaco maintains with European Union institutions”.

In addition, he spoke about Monaco’s broader role on the world stage and the fact the Principality is currently leading the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe for the first time. He reminded guests of the government’s main goals abroad: protecting human rights, working together internationally, safeguarding the environment, and backing global cooperation.

To end the evening, guests enjoyed tasting traditional food and products from Monaco.

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Photo: The Ambassador (third from the left) and the team from the Embassy of Monaco in Brussels on the evening of the reception. Photo Credit:  Samyan Otero – Monaco Embassy