On June 17, 2024, the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Directorate of Public Safety of the Principality of Monaco signed a memorandum of understanding. This significant event was attended by Patrice Cellario, Government Counselor-Minister of the Interior, and David R. McCawley, Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Paris. The agreement paves the way for formal cooperation in intelligence and the exchange of security-related information between the two nations.
Jarrad Smith, Legal Attaché of the FBI at the U.S. Embassy in Paris, stated, "The signing of this memorandum of understanding will facilitate cooperation between the United States and the Principality of Monaco in reducing security threats and the capabilities of criminal organizations and hostile state actors."
Richard Marangoni, General Controller of the Directorate of Public Safety of Monaco, remarked, "This agreement solidifies a longstanding and effective cooperation with the FBI amidst a landscape of multifaceted international threats. Intelligence sharing is crucial for a cosmopolitan country like Monaco."
Consular exchanges between Monaco and the United States began shortly after the end of the American Civil War. Both nations have since maintained a strong commitment to international cooperation in addressing some of the world's major challenges.