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Prince Albert II welcomes five new ambassadors to Monaco

Prince Albert II has welcomed five new ambassadors to Monaco, strengthening the Principality’s international and economic ties.

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Prince Albert II welcomes five new ambassadors to Monaco
Prince Albert II welcomes five new ambassadors to Monaco. Picture: Michael Alesi & Frédéric Nebinger / Palais princier

By Camille Bidard

Prince Albert II has officially received the credentials of five new ambassadors to Monaco, representing Japan, Lesotho, Georgia, Montenegro and Panama.

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The ceremony took place on 7 April at the Prince’s Palace, marking the formal start of their diplomatic missions in the Principality.

The ambassadors — Suzuki Hideo, Mafelile Christina Molala, Irakli Kurashvili, Dubravka Lalović and Joanna Villarreal Rodriguez — join Monaco’s growing international network.

Following the official reception, the diplomats attended a luncheon at the Hôtel Hermitage, hosted by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Isabelle Berro-Amadeï.

The meeting brought together representatives from Monaco’s economic and diplomatic circles, including the Monaco Economic Board and the Attractiveness Unit, reflecting the Principality’s focus on strengthening both diplomatic and economic ties.

Discussions focused on cooperation and relations between Monaco and the five countries, highlighting the Principality’s ambition to develop partnerships across different regions of the world.