A Monegasque delegation*, led by Pierre Dartout, took part in the 4th meeting of the European Political Community, which was held yesterday at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and birthplace of former Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill.

British Prime Minister Keir Steimer, welcomed more than 40 Heads of State and Government, the President of the European Council, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the Secretary General of NATO, the Secretary General of the OSCE and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe.

All European leaders reiterated their support for Ukraine. As in previous editions, the objective of this summit was to strengthen cohesion and cooperation between all European countries around current issues such as migration issues, the preservation of democracy and energy security. 

Dartout took part in a round table on the theme of “energy and connectivity” and was able, on this occasion, to recall that ” to overcome the energy crisis, it is necessary to work towards the diversification of energy sources. However, we must not lose sight of the fight against climate change .”

The Minister of State also took this opportunity to meet with his counterparts from Andorra and San Marino, in order to reaffirm the bonds of friendship and cooperation that unite the three States, as well as with Mr. Robert Abela, Prime Minister of Malta.

At the end of the day, His Majesty King Charles III received all the leaders for a reception.

The next edition of the European Political Community will be held in November 2024, in Budapest, within the framework of the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

*Pierre Dartout was accompanied by Ms Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Government Counsellor-Minister of External Relations and Cooperation, HE Ms Evelyne Genta, Ambassador of Monaco to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Mr Frédéric Labarrere, Ambassador, Head of Mission of Monaco to the European Union, and Ms Isabelle Costa, High Commissioner for European Affairs. 

Featured image courtesy of Lauren Hurley – No 10 Downing Street