(Phnom Penh): Cambodia and France reaffirmed their shared commitment to making the 20th Francophonie Summit a landmark event, twenty-nine years after the last summit in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a press release seen by Fresh News on Monday (Mar. 9).

Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), and Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn exchanged views on the progress of preparations for the 20th Francophonie Summit, which will be held on 15 and 16 November 2026 in Phnom Penh. They also underscored the importance of promoting the values of peace, dialogue, and solidarity upheld by the Francophonie, in the context of growing geopolitical instability and the proliferation of armed conflicts.

Both parties further emphasized their desire to welcome the broadest possible participation of heads of state and government, who would thereby have the opportunity to explore Cambodia, a nation for its rich cultural heritage and economic potentials.

Louise Mushikiwabo paid a working visit to Cambodia from March 1 to 4, 2026, to support the country’s preparations as host of the 20th Francophonie Summit. During her stay, the OIF secretary general paid courtesy calls on Samdech Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate, and Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, and held talks with Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn.
=FRESH NEWS