The Commission in charge of local matters regarding cross border cooperation between the Principality of Monaco and the French Republic

The Commission in charge of local matters regarding cross border cooperation between the Principality of Monaco and the French Republic met last Monday, at the Ministry of State in the Principality of Monaco. It was presided over by Mr. Philippe Faure, Secretary General of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, representing France, and by H.E. Mr. Jean-Paul Proust, Minister of State, representing the Principality. The two Heads of Delegation emphasized the excellent relations between the two countries, and the fact that a commission, set up in 2006, responsible for dealing in greater detail with matters of local interest, had already met on two occasions since the last Franco-Monegasque joint Commission of Cooperation. Notably, the President of the Monegasque Delegation delivered a report on the Principality’s contribution to economic and social life in the neighboring French communities.
The main subjects broached during the meeting were as follows: Progress made regarding the ratification of both the Conventions for administrative Cooperation and judicial assistance in criminal matters, and the exchange of letters regarding guaranteed investors; Monitoring of the joint Euro Committee; Conditions regarding the placement of security forces within the Principality, which should result in the signing of an agreement shortly;
The Mediterranean high-speed train (TGV) issue. Other matters concerned: Reciprocal temporary assignments by state employees; The opening of the Beausoleil / Roquebrune Cap-Martin motorway slip road; The Principality’s wish to be involved in both the future management company of Nice Airport, and in the creation of an administrative task force concerning French citizens settled in the Principality, and in particular, their tax situation. Solid waste (household refuse) and liquid waste (grey water) was also the subject of discussion, notably on a legal level, as well as the common interest of environmental protection. Amongst other issues raised, was the tunnel leading down to the western entry of Monaco. A Franco-Monegasque steering committee has been set up to examine legal questions that have arisen as a result of the declaration of public interest required for the realization of this project. Finally, the idea of a partnership between France, Italy and Monaco concerning the Mercantour National Park, was broached. 

 

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