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Francophonie events in Cambodia

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The Francophonie Village is scheduled to be held in Siem Reap from November 6 to 8, 2026. Organized by the France-Cambodia Chamber of Commerce, the event serves as a precursor to the Francophonie Summit and features over 50 exhibitors, including artists and various institutions. Following this, the 20th Summit of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) is set to take place in Phnom Penh on November 15 and 16, 2026. This summit marks the return of the event to Asia for the first time in nearly thirty years since the Hanoi summit. Alexandre Muller, director of TV5MONDE Asia-Pacific, noted that the selection of Cambodia highlights the growing importance of the region within the Francophone space. He emphasized that Asia is transitioning from a land of historical French language presence to a strategic space for the future of the language, particularly regarding international mobility, education, and employment for young professionals. A primary objective of the summit is the election of the next Secretary General. Current leader Louise Mushikiwabo is seeking a third term against three challengers: Juliana Amato Lumumba of Congo, Coumba Ba of Mauritania, and Dacian Cioloș of Romania. The summit also addresses the demographic shifts within the Francophone world, noting that 65 percent of the 396 million speakers are located in Africa. For the first time, the OIF has introduced public hearings for leadership candidates to increase transparency. TV5MONDE plans extensive coverage of the summit through special editions, interviews, and live broadcasts. In preparation for the leadership vote, the newly elected Parti Québécois government in Quebec has announced its intention to participate in the selection process. Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon intends to attend the summit in Phnom Penh.

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