Cambodia Reviews Summit Preparations as Francophonie Organising Committee Meets for Eighth Time

Phnom Penh, October 26, 2026: Cambodia's National Committee for the Organisation of the 20th Francophonie Summit held its eighth meeting on Monday morning at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, reviewing progress in preparations for the high-profile event.

The session was co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn and Deputy Prime Minister Neth Savoeun, who also heads the National Authority for Combating Drugs. H.E. Dr. Om Romny, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, joined the meeting accompanied by specialist officials from the ministry's Department of International Cooperation and ASEAN Affairs.

Participants included leaders of ministries and institutions serving as chair and vice-chair, members of the national committee, and representatives of the secretariat and its seven sub-committees for the 20th Francophonie Summit 2026.



In remarks at the meeting, Prak Sokhonn thanked all attendees and relayed the Royal Government's decision appointing Neth Savoeun as co-chair of the national organising committee.

The committee examined progress by the secretariat and the seven sub-committees in preparing activities, technical work and logistics, as well as side events, and discussed strengthening coordination among ministries, institutions and relevant stakeholders to keep preparations on track and running efficiently.

Both co-chairs wrapped up the discussions and issued further guidance to help the secretariat and sub-committees carry out their responsibilities more effectively.

Organisers noted that the Francophonie Summit is a landmark international event and a historic milestone for Cambodia, offering a platform to enhance the Kingdom's standing, deepen friendship and cooperation with Francophonie member states, and foster exchanges and partnerships in education, research, culture, technology and sustainable development.

Source: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS)


Reported by The Khmer Daily Network