Working visit of Mrs. Winnie BYANYIMA, Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), to the Principality

On April 8th and 9th, 2024, Mrs. Winnie BYANYIMA, Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), conducted a working visit to the Principality. During this visit, Mrs. Winnie BYANYIMA participated in a working meeting attended by Mrs. Isabelle BERRO-AMADEÏ, Government Counsellor-Minister of External Relations and Cooperation, Mr. Christophe ROBINO, Government Counsellor-Minister of Social Affairs and Health, H.E. Mrs. Carole LANTERI, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Monaco to the United Nations Office in Geneva, and representatives of the Fight Aids Monaco Association. The purpose of this meeting was both to discuss current issues related to the fight against HIV/AIDS and to present to Mrs. Executive Director the national and international policy of Monaco on the matter. To this end, Mrs. Isabelle BERRO-AMADEÏ mentioned the various partnerships established over the years by the Department of External Relations and Cooperation and the Directorate of International Cooperation. She confirmed the Principality’s full support for the implementation of the UNAIDS 2021-2026 Strategy entitled “Ending Inequalities, Ending AIDS.” Mr. Christophe ROBINO, on his part, outlined the national policy on combating HIV/AIDS, which revolves around three interdependent axes: prevention, screening, and treatment. He also highlighted the results of this policy, which are primarily manifested by a control of the incidence rate observed in the resident population, emphasizing the commitment of all actors and sectors involved in this important cause. At the end of this visit, Mrs. Winnie BYANYIMA was received by H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince and H.S.H. Princess Stéphanie, Goodwill Ambassador of UNAIDS since 2006.