President: Prince Albert’s visit is an impetus to take India-Monaco cooperation to greater heights

DN Bureau
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 5:39 PM

Prince Albert II of Monaco on Tuesday called on President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here.

New Delhi: Prince Albert II of Monaco on Tuesday called on President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here.

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Welcoming the Prince, the President said that although India and Monaco shared a relationship of trust, friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation, the current visit was an impetus to take the relationship to newer heights.

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He said both the countries can do more on issues such as renewable energy, climate change and the environment.

'We must prioritise these areas for bilateral cooperation,’’ he said.

He pointed out that India was the fastest growing major economy in the world and Monaco’s technology and investment companies could significantly benefit from the India growth story.

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