Prince Albert II met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday ahead of addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he delivered a powerful call for peace and respect for international law in the face of ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
On Wednesday 24th September, Prince Albert II met briefly with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the United Nations headquarters in New York, reaffirming the Principality’s support for Ukraine.
The meeting came just moments before the Prince took the stage at the General Assembly, where world leaders gathered for one of the most significant diplomatic forums of the year. Accompanied by Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation; Monaco’s UN Ambassador Isabelle Picco; and Julie Donati of the Prince’s Cabinet, Prince Albert stood alongside Monaco’s closest diplomatic allies in calling for renewed global commitment to peace and multilateralism.
Monaco’s clear stance on Ukraine and global security
In his 9:45am address to the General Assembly, the Prince described today’s world as “multipolar”, where national interests increasingly overshadow shared global ideals. He warned of the erosion of international security and called for a return to the core principles of the United Nations: sovereign equality, peaceful resolution of disputes, and respect for international law and human rights.
“Monaco firmly condemns the war of aggression against Ukraine and the suffering it causes for civilian populations,” said Prince Albert. “I reiterated this message moments ago to President Volodymyr Zelensky.”
He concluded with a strong appeal for diplomacy: “I hope that a just, lasting, and negotiated peace agreement can be found as soon as possible—one that guarantees security and meets the aspirations of the Ukrainian people.”
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