Prince Albert II welcomed ambassadors from the Dominican Republic and Ecuador to Monaco’s palace on October 15, bringing a Latin American presence to a day of diplomatic audiences in the principality.
David Emmanuel Puig Buchel, representing the Dominican Republic, and Ana Maria Pesantes Salazar, representing Ecuador, were among five ambassadors who presented their letters of credence to the sovereign, according to the palace’s announcement.
© Pascal Le SegretainAlbert also received representatives from San Marino, Egypt and Guinea-Bissau. The palace shared photographs from the audiences, offering a glimpse inside the ornate rooms where the prince welcomed his guests.
© Crédit photo: Michaël Alesi / Frédéric Nebinger / Palais princierDressed in a blue suit with a coordinating tie, Albert was photographed sitting down for conversation against a backdrop of floral furnishings, gilded accents and fresh flowers.
For the ambassadors, the visit marked an official step in their diplomatic missions. Presenting letters of credence allows representatives to formally deliver the documents establishing their accreditation to the head of state of their host country.
© Crédit photo: Michaël Alesi / Frédéric Nebinger / Palais princierA diplomatic welcome beyond the palace:
The day’s engagements also included a luncheon at the Hôtel Hermitage, where Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Monaco’s minister of foreign affairs and cooperation, received the five newly accredited ambassadors.
© Crédit photo: Michaël Alesi / Frédéric Nebinger / Palais princierThe Dominican and Ecuadorian representatives joined Marta Fabbri of San Marino, Tarek Dahroug of Egypt and Henrique Adriano da Silva of Guinea-Bissau for the gathering.
According to Monaco’s government, the lunch provided an opportunity to discuss the friendship and cooperation between the principality and each of the five countries.
© Crédit photo: Michaël Alesi / Frédéric Nebinger / Palais princierHonorary consuls from the Dominican Republic, Ecuador and San Marino attended, alongside representatives of Invest Monaco.
The palace audiences and ministerial luncheon combined the ceremonial welcome with an opportunity for diplomatic exchanges, placing the Dominican Republic and Ecuador among the countries featured on Monaco’s international agenda.
