The President of France Emmanuel Macron, who, together with his wife Brigitte, arrived on a state visit to Monaco, made an unusual gift to his host, Prince Albert II. During a state reception given in Macron's honor, the French president announced that an underwater elevation in the Indian Ocean will be named "Albert II", reported Agence France-Presse, quoted by dariknews.bg.
This unusual gift is due to the commitment of Monaco and its ruler in the fight to protect the oceans.
Before dinner, Macron and his wife walked around Monaco, holding hands, according to footage published in the publication "Monaco Matenadora".
Today, as part of his visit to the principality, Macron will visit a company that produces electricity from seawater. He will also visit the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco.
Tomorrow, Macron will participate in an international conference on the oceans, organized by the United Nations, in the neighboring city of Nice.