The Francophonie bloc of nearly 396 million people, half of this population are youth. Over 50% of the Francophone population is under the age of 35.
At the Francophonie Pavilion, young people from Réseau international de la jeunesse de la Francophonie RIJF and PFJ presented to the Secretary General 10 recommendations from the Lomé consultation, calling for a Francophonie that is more attentive to the aspirations and ambitions of its youth.
Around 30 young delegates gathered to draft recommendations and priorities for the 20th Francophone Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
The Francophonie youth met OIF Sec.Gen. Louis Mushikiwabo and expressed their support to her third term bid.
“Francophonie young people, express our deep gratitude to Mushikiwabo for her constant attention she pays to young people, recognizing and valuing their role within our Organization for eight years,” said one the the youths at the summit.
“To consolidate our achievements and build on the progress made, we are convinced that her continued leadership of the Francophonie remains essential.”
Mushikiwabo invited the Francophone community to make the most of the activities and gatherings on offer at the Village.
She said that beyond its political dimension, the Summit is also a time for sharing that brings people closer together.
