On the sidelines of the 48th Francophonie Ministerial Conference in Phnom Penh, Gabon's Foreign Minister Marie-Édith Tassyla-Ye-Doumbeneny held a series of bilateral meetings. The meetings were held ahead of the 20th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Francophone community. According to a statement from her ministry, the meetings aimed to strengthen cooperation between Gabon and other Francophone countries. The ministerial conference took place on Saturday in the Cambodian capital.
One of the key meetings was with Dieudonné Ella Oyono, the new Minister of International Relations, Francophonie and Foreign Trade of Quebec. Oyono is of Gabonese origin and the meeting provided an opportunity to discuss cooperation prospects between Gabon and Quebec. The two ministers exchanged views on ways to enhance bilateral relations. The meeting was seen as a significant step in strengthening ties between the two countries.
Minister Tassyla-Ye-Doumbeneny also met with Kim Younez, President and CEO of TV5MONDE. During the meeting, Younez presented the channel's programs and proposed potential collaboration with Gabon. The minister expressed interest in the proposed collaboration, particularly in the communication sector. She noted that she would share the ideas with her colleague responsible for the sector.
The meetings were part of Gabon's participation in the Francophonie and efforts to develop new partnerships. According to the ministry's statement, the meetings demonstrated Gabon's commitment to strengthening its relationships with other Francophone countries. The statement highlighted the importance of the meetings in the context of the Francophonie.
The 20th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Francophone community is scheduled to take place on November 15-16. The summit will also see the election of a new Secretary-General of the International Organization of La Francophonie for the 2027-2030 term. The summit is expected to bring together leaders from Francophone countries to discuss key issues.
The Francophonie Ministerial Conference and the summit are significant events for the Francophone community. They provide a platform for member countries to discuss and address common challenges. Gabon's participation in these events demonstrates its commitment to the Francophone community and its desire to strengthen cooperation with other member countries.
The meetings held by Minister Tassyla-Ye-Doumbeneny in Phnom Penh reflect Gabon's efforts to enhance its relationships with other countries. The country's participation in the Francophonie and its commitment to strengthening cooperation with other member countries are key aspects of its foreign policy. The outcomes of the meetings and the summit are expected to have a positive impact on Gabon's relationships with other Francophone countries.
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- Gabon's Foreign Minister Marie-Édith Tassyla-Ye-Doumbeneny held bilateral meetings with counterparts in Phnom Penh.
