Francophone City Diplomacy Summit Focuses on Peace and Local Development
The International Association of Francophone Mayors (AIMF) held a summit in Phnom Penh themed 'Inter-city Diplomacy for Peace and Local Development.' Deputy Governor Khuong Sreng highlighted that Cambodia's peace and stability stem from former Prime Minister Hun Sen's 'Win-Win' policy and current Prime Minister Hun Manet's leadership.
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