Cambodia is preparing to host the 20th Francophonie Summit from November 15–16, marking only the second time this high-profile gathering of French-speaking nations will take place in Southeast Asia.
04 Jun 2026
Phnom Penh, Cambodia — Cambodia is preparing to host the 20th Francophonie Summit from November 15–16, marking only the second time this high-profile gathering of French-speaking nations will take place in Southeast Asia.
The event coincides with an official state visit by French President His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, who confirmed his travel plans during a previous meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. This marks the first time a French head of state has visited the Kingdom since 1993.
According to His Excellency French Ambassador Olivier Richard, the historic summit and presidential visit signal a new phase in bilateral ties. The two nations plan to deepen their 30-year partnership by expanding cooperation into future-oriented sectors such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and aerospace.
Source: Khmer Times (https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501912395/francophonie-summit-macron-visit-to-elevate-cambodia-france-ties/)
