Cambodian King Emphasizes Language and Culture at Francophonie Summit
His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia stated at the 20th Francophonie Summit in Phnom Penh that the French language can be a freely chosen catalyst to promote dignity and prioritize dialogue over force. The King celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Francophonie and emphasized Cambodia's identity as 'fully Khmer, fully Asian, and fully Francophone.'
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