Tunisia has urged the international community to ensure the effective implementation of commitments made during previous Francophonie Summits, particularly the 2022 Djerba Summit. The call was made by Ambassador Dhia Khaled, Tunisia's permanent representative to the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF), during the 48th session of the Francophonie Ministerial Conference (CMF) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The conference was held in preparation for the 20th Francophonie Summit, scheduled for November 15-16.
The 48th CMF session reviewed the agenda for the upcoming summit and explored ways to strengthen cooperation within the Francophone community. Ambassador Khaled emphasized the need to focus on priority areas, including education and training, cultural and linguistic diversity, innovation, women's empowerment, and youth employability and mobility. He also stressed the importance of creating new synergies between member states to leverage the potential and opportunities offered by the Francophone community.
The Francophonie Summit, a biennial event, brings together leaders from Francophone countries to discuss global issues and promote cooperation. The 20th summit aims to address current challenges and improve the effectiveness of the OIF's actions. Tunisia's Ambassador Khaled highlighted the need for concrete actions to implement the commitments made during previous summits, including the 2022 Djerba Summit.
The OIF has 60 member states, with 28 being French-speaking countries. The organization promotes cooperation in areas such as education, culture, and international development. The Francophone community represents over 300 million people worldwide, with a significant presence in Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
During the conference, participants discussed ways to strengthen economic and cultural partnerships between Francophone countries. They also explored opportunities for cooperation in areas such as innovation, digitalization, and sustainable development. The 20th Francophonie Summit is expected to adopt a number of resolutions and declarations aimed at promoting cooperation and addressing global challenges.
The Tunisian ambassador's call for effective implementation of summit commitments reflects the country's commitment to the Francophone community. Tunisia has been an active member of the OIF since 1970 and has hosted several high-level meetings, including the 2012 Francophonie Summit. The country's participation in the Francophone community is seen as a way to promote its economic and cultural interests.
The 20th Francophonie Summit will bring together leaders from Francophone countries to discuss global issues and promote cooperation. The summit's outcomes are expected to contribute to the implementation of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promote a more inclusive and sustainable development model.
Key points
- Tunisia urges implementation of Francophonie Summit commitments
- Ambassador Dhia Khaled emphasizes priority areas for OIF
- 20th Francophonie Summit to address global challenges and cooperation
