Cambodia Takes on Francophonie Presidency, Turns Ambition into Actions

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Cambodia officially assumed the presidency of the Francophonie Summit for the next two years with Prime Minister Hun Manet stressing the ...

PHNOM PENH — Cambodia officially assumed the presidency of the Francophonie Summit for the next two years with Prime Minister Hun Manet stressing the organization strengthening its unity to turn ambitions and missions into actions for peace, economics and technology enhancement.

On Nov. 15, Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni presided over the summit’s opening ceremony, welcoming the leaders of the French-speaking community. A total of 81 countries are taking part, with more than 20 countries represented by both heads of state and heads of government.

During the ceremony, French President Emmanuel Macron officially handed over the presidency to Cambodia, giving the country full powers during the 2-year term on the theme “Reinvest in Peace for Shared Prosperity and Lasting Stability.”

Marcon stressed that the transition from France to Cambodia was not simple, that it embodied the continuity of the International Organization of La Francophonie’s ambitions and the vitality of an organization, the one where the world needs dialogue and rapprochement.

“France is happy and proud to present to you today the presidency of the Francophonie Summit,” he said.

Welcoming Cambodia’s presidency, Louise Mushikiwabo, secretary-general of the OIF, stressed that Cambodia opens its doors to the Francophone world, and inspires the organization with its ancestral wisdom. “In 2024 in Paris, you invited us to your beautiful country, promising us the smiles and warmth of the Cambodian people. That promise has been more than fulfilled,” she said. “The state of the world calls for responses and a renewed sense of purpose from the Francophone community gathered here.” Mushikiwabo added that she trusted the Phnom Penh summit will contribute to the Francophonie’s part in promoting peace.

Addressing the Francophone community representatives, Prime Minister Hun Manet said, “I say to the entire French-speaking community: You are here at home.”

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