(Phnom Penh): Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn, also Chair of the Ministerial Conference of la Francophonie, will preside over the 47th Extraordinary Session of the Ministerial Conference of la Francophone, scheduled to be held on 30 June 2026 in Paris, France, according to a press release seen by Fresh News on Monday (Jun. 29).

This extraordinary session represents a pivotal step in the selection of the next Secretary General of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) for the 2027-2030 term.

The representatives of OIF Member States will assess the visions and plans of the four candidates for the future of the OIF, and subsequently submit recommendations to their respective leaders for the final selection of the most appropriate candidate for the post of OIF Secretary General, at the 20th Summit of La Francophonie, scheduled to be held on 15-16 November 2026, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

On the sidelines of the session, the foreign minister will also hold bilateral meetings with counterparts from several OIF member States, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, promoting cooperation, and addressing issues of common interests.
=FRESH NEWS