The Diplomat
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the enthronement of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, the Principality’s ambassador to Spain, Catherine Fautrier-Rousseau, hosted a reception at her residence in Madrid. The event gathered a large representation of the accredited diplomatic corps, along with prominent business leaders, institutional representatives, and figures from the cultural sphere.
In her address, the ambassador paid tribute to the leadership of the Monegasque sovereign, particularly in the field of sustainability and international cooperation through the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. Since its creation in 2006, the foundation has become a global player in the fight against climate change, the protection of biodiversity, and the promotion of sustainable development, with active projects on all five continents.
One of the most notable moments of her speech was the reference to the recent international recognition achieved by the Principality in matters of financial transparency. The ambassador explained that Monaco was recently assessed positively by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), allowing it to exit the so-called “grey list,” which includes countries with strategic deficiencies in combating money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
This achievement, Fautrier-Rousseau emphasized, is the result of sustained efforts by the Monegasque government to strengthen its regulatory framework, fully cooperate with international bodies, and align itself with global financial system standards. A clear sign of Monaco’s commitment to legality, stability, and international financial integrity.
The evening, marked by cordiality and cultural exchange, reinforced Monaco’s image as a serious, modern, and engaged actor within the European and international diplomatic context.