Princely Family of Monaco: Current Events Part 4

[Aurora810]

Originally Posted by Martha

did President Sarkosy visit Monaco alone?

By all accounts it appears that way. It was a very short visit, only one day. And it's termed as an "official visit" not a "state visit". Had it been a state visit I think Carla would have accompanied and things would have been much more pomp and circumstance.

[olga101]

Stephanie really cute here, enjoying herself. Quite different from some recent snaps. Nice to see Sarkozy there.

[asma]

Originally Posted by Aurora810

By all accounts it appears that way. It was a very short visit, only one day. And it's termed as an "official visit" not a "state visit". Had it been a state visit I think Carla would have accompanied and things would have been much more pomp and circumstance.

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what is the differance bet. state visit and official visit?

[Ghislaine]

Originally Posted by Lakshmi

I read some article at "Le Figaro" and it seems it was official visit, they were discussing countersigning some agreements from 2005 or whatever...
I did not know Sarkozy was so short comparing to Albert.

Where in the Figaro did you read this? I can't find it. And what are the agreements about? Do you happen to know?

[tbhrc]

Press release

Private discussion between H.S.H. Prince Albert II and Mr Nicolas Sarkozy, President of the French Republic during his official visit

During a tête à tête meeting held between H.S.H. Prince Albert II and the President of the French Republic Nicolas Sarkozy today, several issues were discussed.

First of all, the President announced the upcoming ratification, at the end of May, of Franco-Monegasque agreements and conventions underway. These agreements chiefly concern administrative cooperation, judicial assistance and investor security......