Tunisia participated in the 48th Francophonie Ministerial Conference held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on November 14, 2026. The Tunisian delegation was led by Ambassador to France and Permanent Representative to the International Organization of La Francophonie, Ziad Khaled, and included Director General of Economic and Cultural Diplomacy, Mourad Belhassen. The conference precedes the 20th Francophonie Summit scheduled for November 15-16, 2026.
The conference discussed the agenda for the upcoming summit and explored ways to enhance cooperation within the Francophone space. The meeting also addressed existing challenges and sought to improve the efficiency of the International Organization of La Francophonie. According to a statement from the Tunisian Embassy in Paris, the discussions focused on strengthening Francophone cooperation and addressing current issues.
During the conference, Tunisia's Permanent Representative to the International Organization of La Francophonie presented the country's position on the items on the ministerial conference and summit agenda. He emphasized the need to follow up on the implementation of commitments made during previous summits, particularly the 2022 Jarbah Summit, which gave a new dynamic to the organization's work and activities.
The Tunisian representative highlighted the importance of ensuring better coordination between the strategic orientations and programs of the International Organization of La Francophonie. He stressed the need to focus on areas such as education, training, cultural and linguistic diversity, innovation, and women's empowerment. Additionally, he emphasized the importance of promoting employment opportunities and youth mobility.
The Tunisian delegation also called for stronger Francophone economic and cultural partnerships. The goal is to create new cooperation mechanisms between member states of the organization. This would help enhance cooperation and promote development within the Francophone space.
The 20th Francophonie Summit will bring together leaders from member states to discuss key issues and set the organization's future direction. The summit will focus on implementing previous commitments and addressing current challenges. Tunisia's participation in the ministerial conference and summit reflects its commitment to the Francophone community and its desire to strengthen cooperation with other member states.
The International Organization of La Francophonie comprises 84 member states and aims to promote the French language, democracy, and human rights. The organization also seeks to foster cooperation in areas such as education, culture, and sustainable development. Tunisia's active participation in the organization's activities reflects its commitment to these values and its desire to contribute to the development of the Francophone community.
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- Tunisia attends 48th Francophonie ministerial meet to discuss cooperation and challenges.
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