Head of Government Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri is representing His Majesty King Mohammed VI at the 20th Francophonie Summit, which opened on Sunday in Phnom Penh, with the participation of heads of state and government from the 90 member states and governments of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF).
Upon her arrival at the Chroy Changvar International Convention and Exhibition Centre, El Mansouri was welcomed by His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia, OIF Secretary-General Louise Mushikiwabo, and Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, accompanied by his wife, Lok Chumteav Bindit Pich Chanmony.
Chaired by the Cambodian monarch, the opening ceremony featured addresses by the Cambodian Prime Minister, French President Emmanuel Macron and the Secretary-General of La Francophonie, followed by the handover of the Summit’s presidency to Cambodia and an address by His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni.
Held under the theme “Reinvesting in Peace for Shared Prosperity and Lasting Stability”, the 20th edition seeks to place peace and stability at the heart of the Francophone agenda, while highlighting the role of dialogue, solidarity and multilateral cooperation in addressing international challenges.
As the Francophonie’s highest decision-making body, the Summit also provides an opportunity to take stock of the OIF’s activities, one year ahead of the end of its 2024-2027 programming cycle, assess the results achieved and examine the strategic priorities of the next programme.
The proceedings are expected to culminate in the adoption of the Phnom Penh Declaration and several resolutions addressing the organisation’s priorities. The election of the next Secretary-General of La Francophonie, for a four-year term covering the 2027-2030 period, is also on the agenda, along with the designation of the host country for the 21st Summit, scheduled for 2028.
Held every two years, the Francophonie Summit sets the organisation’s main political guidelines, adopts declarations and resolutions binding on its members, and rules on applications for membership in the OIF.
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