Phnom Penh:With less than a week remaining before Cambodia hosts the 20th Francophonie Summit under the theme 'Reinvest in Peace for Shared Prosperity and Sustainable Stability,' Phnom Penh is ramping up its promotional efforts for the event.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the National Organising Commission for the 20th Francophonie Summit has enhanced its publicity campaign with posters, billboards, and countdown LED displays in Khmer and French. These materials have been strategically placed at key locations and along major roads from Techo International Airport in Kandal province to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia.
The summit is scheduled to take place in Phnom Penh from November 14 to 16, 2026. Several significant events are set to occur alongside the main summit. These include the 1st Asia-Pacific Francophone Science Cycle at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia from November 10 to 12, the Francophone Village at the public park in front of Wat Botum Watey from November 13 to 17, and the 48th Session of the Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie at Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel on November 14. Additionally, the 6th Francophonie Entrepreneur Meeting will be held at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra from November 14 to 16, along with FrancoTech and the Black Swan Summit 2026 at the Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Centre from November 14 to 16 and November 15 to 16, respectively.