Xi also said that the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation is welcome to conduct environmental protection activities in the interests of the public in China and to enrich cultural and people-to-people exchanges.

Prince Albert told Xi that Monaco is willing to expand cooperation with China in such fields as science and technology, innovation, ecological and environmental protection, wildlife conservation and renewable energy.

Monaco highly appreciates China's role in international affairs such as climate change, and stands ready to support China in hosting the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity next year, the prince said. He also wished success for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.