Félix Tshisekedi attends the Francophonie summit in Phnom Penh
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Potentiel, Mediacongo and Beto
President Félix Tshisekedi is attending the 20th Francophonie Summit in Phnom Penh, held under the theme of peace and bringing together 90 member states and governments, according to Le Potentiel. The designation of the next Secretary-General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie is expected on Monday 16 November.
The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, is attending the Francophonie summit held in Phnom Penh on 15 and 16 November, where 90 member states and governments of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) are represented. The meeting focuses in particular on responses to international crises, according to Le Potentiel.
The summit is also due to designate the next OIF Secretary-General on Monday 16 November. The Democratic Republic of the Congo had put forward Juliana Amato Lumumba, before declaring itself willing to withdraw her candidacy in order to favour a consensus around another figure, according to Le Potentiel.
Discussions in Phnom Penh also cover peace, security and development. Kinshasa in particular wishes to strengthen its cooperation with other French-speaking countries in the economic, educational, training, innovation and digital technology areas, reports Le Potentiel.
Félix Tshisekedi’s participation comes as the summit was already scheduled for 15 and 16 November, and 53 members are to elect their secretary-general on 16 November. Congolese authorities are in parallel seeking a consensual outcome to the succession at the head of the OIF.
