Cambodian PM: French Language a Driver of Economic Growth, Fostering International Cooperation
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet stated that the French language has transformed from a tool for cultural and educational understanding into an economic driver. Speaking at the "FrancoTech 2026" event organized by the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), he highlighted the significance of the French-speaking economic sphere. The PM noted that French, with nearly 400 million speakers, presents opportunities for Cambodia's trade, investment, tourism, and payment systems.
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