Francophonie Summit in Cambodia to Adopt Three Key Outcome Documents
Francophonie Summit in Cambodia to Adopt Three Key Outcome Documents
PHNOM PENH, November 14, 2026 — The 20th Francophonie Summit in Cambodia is expected to adopt three major outcome documents reflecting the shared commitments and priorities of the Francophone community, according to Cambodia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
The three documents include the Phnom Penh Declaration, a resolution on situations of crisis, post-crisis recovery and peacebuilding in the Francophone region, and the Phnom Penh Appeal on the protection of cultural heritage and the promotion of cultural diversity.
The Phnom Penh Declaration will outline political commitments to promoting the principles of the Francophonie, positive peace, social, cultural and economic cooperation, and the development of the Francophone community.
The second document will address crisis situations, recovery efforts and peacebuilding across the Francophone region.
The third, known as the Phnom Penh Appeal, will focus on protecting cultural heritage and promoting cultural diversity.
The summit will take place in Phnom Penh on November 15–16 under the theme “Reinvesting in Peace for Shared Prosperity and Sustainable Stability.”
Hosting the summit marks a historic milestone for Cambodia, as it is the first time the country has hosted the Francophonie Summit and only the second time the event has been held in Asia.
The gathering will bring together heads of state and government, senior delegations from the 90 member states and governments of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), as well as representatives of partner institutions.
Participants are expected to discuss international cooperation, multilateralism, sustainable development and other issues of shared interest. The summit will also provide an opportunity to strengthen ties among OIF members and reaffirm common values, including solidarity, openness, dialogue, cultural diversity and cooperation.
Four Major Accompanying Events
Four major events are being organised alongside the summit from November 10 to 16: the Francophonie Village, FrancoTech, the sixth Rencontre des entrepreneurs francophones (Meeting of Francophone Entrepreneurs), and the Francophone Scientific Forum of Asia-Pacific (CSFAP).
These activities will provide opportunities for cultural and educational exchanges, innovation, business networking and partnership-building across the Francophone community.
The summit will also feature numerous bilateral meetings and the signing of several bilateral agreements, according to the ministry.
