Paul Biya- Prince Albert II: High-level Discussions At State House

R elations between Cameroon and the Princedom of Monaco have come under review at Unity Palace, with leaders dis­ cussing ways of further solidifying the ties for the good of their respective peoples. His Serene Highness Prince Albert II, Sovereign Prince of Monaco, who visited Cameroon from 30 to 31 October 2026, held talks with Cameroon’s Head of State, Paul Biya, on Friday October 30. The two had lengthy discussions at the State House. Soon after arrival in the country and upon visiting the Centre Edimar Princesse Grace in Elig-Essono, Prince Albert II headed to the Presidential Palace to meet with the highest authority of Cameroon. A consultation during which so much was certainly discussed, judging from the duration of the Paul Biya- Prince Albert II tête-à-tête. Indeed, for over an hour, the President of the Republic of Cameroon and the Sovereign Prince of Monaco revisited the ground covered in their bilateral relations and clearly charted the way forward for better days. Talking to the press after the audience, the visibly elated Prince Albert II said, “We discussed relations between our two countries and the very good visit that I have had with my delegation at the Centre Edimar Princesse Grace with the First Lady and the Minister. We made a round of all these, the activities of our two countries and the global situation.” He said it was a great plea­ sure being received by Cameroon’s Head of State and having deep discussions with him. He wished what he called a beautiful Cameroon, peace and prosperity. In effect, true to her legendary hospitality and in line with the beauty of the Cameroon-Monaco relations, the Presidential Palace was clothed in the best of its outfit for the august guest. The water fountain was set in motion, the red carpet rolled and a guard of honour mounted for Prince Albert II. Upon arrival at the State House, His Serene Highness was ushered out of his limousine by the Chief of State Protocol, Simon Pierre Bikele, welcomed by the Minister, Director of the Civil Cabinet, Samuel Mvondo Ayolo and a...