Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the visit ahead of the 20th Francophonie Summit, which will take place in the Cambodian capital on November 15 and 16.

According to Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the summit will be held under the theme "Reinventing Peace for Shared Prosperity and Lasting Stability."

King Norodom Sihamoni will preside over the official opening ceremony on November 15.

As the host country, Cambodia will seek the adoption of three key documents: the Phnom Penh Declaration, reaffirming the positions of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) and setting out its future development priorities; a resolution on crisis situations, crisis resolution and peacebuilding within the Francophone community; and the Phnom Penh Appeal for the protection of cultural heritage and the promotion of cultural diversity.

A series of activities aimed at strengthening cooperation among Francophone countries and territories will also take place on the sidelines of the summit.

The 48th Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie is scheduled for November 14.

Meanwhile, the Francophonie Village, featuring national exhibition booths, will run from November 13 to 17 at Wat Botum Park in Phnom Penh, offering an opportunity to celebrate the cultural richness and diversity of the Francophone community.

Over more than five decades, the Francophone community has evolved into a diverse political, economic and cultural network, making meaningful contributions to peace, international cooperation and sustainable development.

The Phnom Penh summit marks the return of the Francophone community's highest-level gathering to the Asia-Pacific region after 29 years, following the summit hosted by Vietnam in Hanoi in 1997.

Relations between Vietnam and the Francophone community have continued to strengthen over the years.

As an active and responsible member, Vietnam has steadily enhanced its role and standing within the community. The country has also been elected to important positions within the OIF, reflecting growing recognition of its contributions to the organisation.

Tran Thuong