The summit, themed “Connectivity in diversity – the digital vector of development and solidarity in the French-speaking world,” is taking place in Tunisia on November 19 and 20. (Photo: VNA)The summit, themed “Connectivity indiversity – the digital vector of development and solidarity in the French-speakingworld,” is taking place on November 19 and 20 with discussions onpolitical and economic situation in the world.
Vice President Xuan will deliver a keynote speech proposingcomprehensive and long-term solutions to build a united and strong Francophonecommunity. She will also have bilateral meetings with other leaders and headsof delegations during the event.
Opening the summit, President of the host country Kais Saied reiteratedTunisia’s strong commitment to Francophone and to the fundamental valuesexpressed via the French language.
Secretary General of the International Organisationof la Francophonie (OIF) Louise Mushikiwabo highlighted the strongchanges of the OIF over the past 50 years which affirmed its important role andposition and promoted multilateralism.
She called on countries to work together to define orientations to build anincreasingly dynamic and influential Francophone community, turning it into an inclusivedigital space while ensuring cultural and language diversity.
Founded in 1970, the Francophone Community groups 88 member stateswith the goal of sharing French language and universal values for the sake ofpeace, cooperation, solidarity and sustainable development. The members arefrom five continents, with about 220 million French speakers out of apopulation of 890 million./.
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