Cambodian Information Minister Neth Pheaktra has said that consensus among member states of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) ahead of the 20th Francophonie Summit is approved at the 48th Francophone Ministerial Conference held Saturday.
Pheaktra said during a press conference, “81 states and governments having confirmed their participation for the 20th Francophonie Summit to be held from Nov. 15-16, 2026.”
Pheaktra, is also Chair of the Sub-Commission on Information and Publicity of the National Commission for the Organisation of the 20th Francophonie Summit.
He added that the OIF’s foreign ministers have finalised the key strategic documents and issues before submitting them to the heads of delegations for consideration and adoption at the upcoming summit.
He noted that some participating delegations had upgraded their representation to the prime ministerial level, reflecting the importance attached to the summit.
“Cambodia has endeavoured to promote the emergence of consensus, particularly among the organisation’s 53 full members,” the Minister said,
Cambodia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Prak Sokhonn called for the OIF members to strengthen their shared commitment to respect for international law, national sovereignty, territorial integrity and the peaceful settlement of disputes.
The Minister also stressed that peace cannot be imposed by force but must be safeguarded every day through dialogue.
“The fundamental lesson is that peace is never permanently guaranteed; it must be preserved daily through dialogue, awareness, cooperation and respect for international law,” the Minister quoted the message conveyed at the opening session.
Meanwhile, Ms. Oria Kije Vandeweghe, OIF Spokesperson, said today’s Ministerial meeting reviewed the implementation of decisions and outcomes of the 19th Francophonie Summit, hosted by France, while also considering the latest preparations and negotiated documents for the Phnom Penh summit.
