Phnom Penh: Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, as the President of the Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie, will travel to Paris, France, to lead the 47th Extraordinary Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie to be held on June 30, 2026.
According to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 28, 2026, this extraordinary meeting is an important step in the process of selecting a new Secretary-General of La Francophonie for the 2027-2030 term.
Representatives of the members of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) will evaluate the vision and plans for the future of La Francophonie of the four candidates. We will provide recommendations to the respective Heads of State/Government as a basis for deciding on the appropriate candidate. The Deputy Prime Minister will be the Secretary General of the 20th OIF Summit on 15-16 November 2026 in Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia.
While attending the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister will hold bilateral talks with counterparts from several OIF member states to strengthen bilateral relations, promote cooperation, and discuss various issues of common interest.
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