France–Monaco relations
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Franco-Monegasque relations are the special relationship between France and Monaco.[1]
A friendship treaty signed in 2002 reads:[2]
The French Republic assures the Principality of Monaco of the defence of its independence and sovereignty and guarantees the integrity of Monegasque territory under the same conditions as its own. The Principality of Monaco commits that the actions it undertakes in the exercise of its sovereignty are in accordance with the fundamental interests of the French Republic in the political, economic, security and defence fields.
The special relationship can be illustrated by the fact that the Minister of State, the head of government of Monaco, is usually a French citizen, whose appointment by the Prince of Monaco is proposed by the Government of France.[3]