French President Emmanuel Macron highlighted the shared values of the French-speaking world at the 19th Francophonie summit, which opened at the Château de Villers-Cotterêts, about 80 kilometers northeast of Paris.
Addressing more than 80 state and government delegations, the French president discussed crucial issues such as protecting Ukraine’s sovereignty in the face of Russian aggression and the need for a solution to the Israeli conflict. -Palestinian, based on the coexistence of two States.
Macron also insisted on the importance of protecting and helping civilian populations, both in the French-speaking world and beyond.
This event, which takes place every two years, has not been hosted by France for 33 years and should attract many African leaders. The summit will continue until October 5 at the Grand Palais in Paris.
This year’s theme is “Create, innovate and undertake in French”, but discussions will also focus on pressing issues, such as the crisis in the Middle East and armed conflicts in Africa, during closed-door meetings.
