The Moroccan ambassador to Thailand and Cambodia, Abderrahim Rahhaly, has reaffirmed Morocco's commitment to the values and missions of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) at the 48th Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie in Phnom Penh. He emphasized Morocco's engagement in promoting cultural and linguistic diversity, solidarity, cooperation, and peace. Morocco has been a member of the OIF since 1981 and has consistently promoted the values of sharing, cooperation, and solidarity within the francophone community.
Rahhaly highlighted Morocco's contributions to OIF initiatives in education, training, cultural diplomacy, gender equality, and peacekeeping. He stressed the importance of strengthening opportunities for young generations. The ambassador also reiterated Morocco's commitment to multilateralism and peaceful solutions to crises. He recalled the second ministerial conference on peacekeeping in a francophone environment, held in Rabat on May 20, 2026, and Morocco's upcoming hosting of the 6th ministerial conference on feminist foreign policy in 2027.
The 48th Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie, presided over by Cambodian Vice Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn, brings together delegations from member states and governments of the OIF. The conference reviews the progress of commitments made at the 19th Francophonie Summit, held in October 2024 in Villers-Cotterêts and Paris. The conference also prepares for the 20th Summit, themed "Reinvesting in Peace for Shared Prosperity and Sustainable Stability."
The conference discusses cooperation, programming, and management of the OIF, as well as draft declarations and resolutions to be submitted to the next summit. The Ministerial Conference is one of the main political consultation bodies of the OIF, ensuring the organization's continuity and monitoring decisions made. It also contributes to the preparation of upcoming francophone events.
The OIF's Secretary General, Louise Mushikiwabo, attended the conference, which is a key platform for francophone countries to discuss and address global issues. The organization comprises 84 member states and governments, aiming to promote the French language, cultural diversity, and cooperation among its members.
Morocco's engagement with the OIF reflects its commitment to promoting peace, stability, and cooperation in the region. The country's hosting of the 6th ministerial conference on feminist foreign policy in 2027 demonstrates its dedication to advancing women's rights and empowerment. The conference in Phnom Penh provides a platform for Morocco to reiterate its commitment to Francophonie values and solidarity.
The 20th Francophonie Summit, to be held under the theme "Reinvesting in Peace for Shared Prosperity and Sustainable Stability," will bring together leaders from francophone countries to discuss pressing global issues. The summit aims to promote peace, stability, and cooperation among member states, and Morocco's participation is expected to contribute to the achievement of these goals.
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- Morocco reaffirms its commitment to Francophonie values, solidarity, and peace at the 48th Ministerial Conference in Phnom Penh.
