India–Monaco relations
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India-Monaco relations refer to bilateral ties between the Republic of India and Principality of Monaco. Monaco maintains a embassy in New Delhi while India oversees relations with Monaco thru its Embassy in Paris.
History
The Principality of Monaco and the Republic of India officially established relations in 21 September 2007 when Monaco opened a embassy in India, although the two nations have had Consular relations since 1954. India currently has no consular or diplomatic prescene in Monaco, instead using its French Embassy to handle affairs. Rainier Imperti became the first ambassador to India in 2007 but was later succeeded by Marco Piccinini in 2008[1]. Currently the Ambassador to India is Patrick Medicin.
Economic Trade
Indian tourists to Monaco combined spent over 14 years in Monaco. Over 33% of exports to India from Monaco are plastic or manufactured goods. Over 40% of imports to Monaco from India are textiles[2].
Humanitarian Aid
Monaco Aid Et Presence, a humanitarian charity, has maintained a presence in India since the 1980s and have opened Orphanages in India[3].
Bilateral Visits
- In 2009, Ranjan Mathai visited Monaco to discuss the visit of Albert II to India for the Commonwealth Games and the possibility of signing a TIEA
- In 2010, India's Minister of Tourism, Selja Kumari , visited Monaco[4]
- Prince Albert II visited New Delhi for the 2010 Commonwealth Games from the 1st of October to the 6th
- In 2012, S. S. Palanimanickam visited Monaco to sign a TIEA[5].
References
- ^ "India and Monaco Diplomacy and Agreements". Monaco Embassy to India. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
- ^ "India and Monaco". Monaco Embassy to India. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
- ^ "India and Monaco". Monaco Embassy to India. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
- ^ "India and Monaco Diplomacy and Agreements". Monaco Embassy to India. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
- ^ "India-Monaco Ink Tax Information Exchange Agreement". India Times. 1 August 2012. Retrieved 7 October 2018.