Monaco – IAAF President Lamine Diack, on behalf of the IAAF, signed a new convention with the Principality of Monaco, represented by His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, on Friday.
The principal elements of the convention concern the continued residence of the IAAF in the Principality and the move of the IAAF offices to a new location within the Principality early next year.
“It is with the greatest of pleasure and pride that in the final year of my last mandate as president of the International Association of Athletics Federations that I have the honour to sign a new convention with the Principality of Monaco,” said President Diack.
“The IAAF is delighted that the new convention will witness the opening of new offices next year. This transfer will allow us to bring together all the various departments and divisions of the IAAF under the same roof,” he added.
“I would like to say how thrilled I am that the relationship between the Principality and the IAAF is ongoing, especially with these new premises,” commented His Serene Highness Prince Albert II.
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