Cambodia to Prioritize Peace and Shared Prosperity During Francophonie Presidency
Cambodia is set to assume the presidency of the Francophonie for a two-year term starting next week, taking over the role at the 20th Francophonie Summit in Phnom Penh on November 15-16, 2026. The organization's focus has expanded beyond promoting the French language and culture to include peace, democracy, human rights, education, and sustainable economic development and shared prosperity, areas Cambodia intends to emphasize its contributions to.
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