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Macron's Historic Visit to Monaco: First by a French President in 37 Years

On Saturday, French President Emmanuel Macron and his spouse Brigitte landed in Monaco for what was officially marked as a significant state visit to the principality situated along the French Riviera, where they received an official welcome.

During a ceremony held at the Prince's Palace, Macron and his spouse were accorded traditional military honors by Prince Albert II along with Princess Charlene of Monaco.

On a Facebook post, the principality celebrated its connection with France, noting that both entities share a robust friendship and maintain an open border.

The palace mentioned that Monaco and France work together across several sectors such as health, security, culture, and education, highlighting their shared commitment to a more sustainable future.

The Prince’s Palace stated that over 40,000 French nationals commute daily into Monaco for work purposes, and Macron's visit offered a chance to address various bilateral matters and topics of common concern.

Macron's two-day trip marks the first state visit to Monaco by a French president sinceFrançois Mitterand’s visit in 1984.

This development precedes the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice on Tuesday, where Macron is scheduled to join other world leaders. The event will likely see the EU officially unveil the European Ocean Pact.

UN Ocean Conference in Nice

This agreement aims to tackle the dangers posed by climate change and pollution to biodiversity, along with issues affecting livelihoods in coastal areas.

In the meantime, the European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, stated on Saturday that the agreement acts as a collective plan for the well-being of our oceans and the sustainability of maritime resources.

Kadis made these remarks during an important address at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum in Monaco prior to the UN Ocean Conference.

Kadis informed the gathering about their commitment during this year’s UN Ocean Conference, where they vowed to contribute roughly €1 billion through voluntary pledges aimed at enhancing ocean and coastal biodiversity as well as addressing climate issues.

"This support goes further than just the EU; it also aims at specific programs in Africa, the Pacific, and Latin America," stated the EU commissioner during his speech.

Nevertheless, several NGOs have criticized the agreement, stating that it does not meet requirements and represents a lost chance.

A collective announcement from six prominent environmental non-governmental organizations indicated that the agreement does not meet the requirements for providing the immediate measures and obligatory goals needed to safeguard the seas.

The 3rd UN Ocean Conference, co-organized by France and Costa Rica, will take place from Monday through Friday.

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