Monaco Reaffirms Its Commitment to Sport as a Driver of Peace and Development

Monaco reaffirmed its commitment to sport in the service of peace and development at the United Nations.
During the United Nations General Assembly debate dedicated to sport for development and peace*, Ms. Daphne LE SON, First Counsellor and Deputy Permanent Representative of Monaco to the United Nations, reiterated the Principality’s ongoing commitment to sport, peace, and sustainable development.

Earlier that morning, Monaco and Qatar co-hosted a meeting of the Group of Friends of Sport for Sustainable Development, attended by Ms. Kirsty COVENTRY, newly elected President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and Mr. Giovanni MALAGÒ, President of the Organizing Committee of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Discussions highlighted the role of sport in social cohesion, gender equality, and the building of a more sustainable future.

Taking the floor at the General Assembly, Ms. LE SON emphasized Monaco’s strong commitment to sport as a vector of peace, welcomed the election of Ms. COVENTRY, and reaffirmed the Principality’s support for the Olympic Truce.

She also highlighted the designation of Monaco as “World Capital of Sport 2025”, as well as the Princely Government’s priorities regarding school sports, inclusion, gender equality, and sustainability, while also acknowledging the advances planned for Milano-Cortina 2026.

Finally, the Mission reiterated its commitment to promoting an ethical, safe, and inclusive sporting environment, ensuring that sport remains fully integrated into the United Nations agenda as a tool for sustainable development, education, and social cohesion.

* “Sport for development and peace: building a peaceful and better world through sport and the Olympic ideal”