Tô Lâm Arrives in Cambodia for 20th Francophonie Summit

Vietnam’s General Secretary and President Tô Lâm and a high-level Vietnamese delegation arrived in Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital, on the afternoon of November 14, 2026. They began their visit to Cambodia and will attend the 20th Francophonie Summit from November 14 to 16 at the invitation of Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni.

Tô Lâm arrives in Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital, to begin his visit for the 20th Francophonie Summit.（VietVance）

The summit’s theme is “Reinvesting in Peace for Shared Prosperity and Lasting Stability.” Participants will discuss future priorities for cooperation, including peace, sustainable development, multilateralism, economic, educational, linguistic and cultural cooperation, digital transformation, and responses to global challenges.

Vietnam hosted the 7th summit in Hanoi in 1997, the first time the event was held in Asia. Members elected the first Secretary-General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie at that meeting. Vietnam proposed promoting economic cooperation, extending its scope from language and culture to economic and social development.

Since then, Vietnam has continued to participate in Francophonie cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region, including in education, training, research and human resource development. The International Organisation of La Francophonie’s Asia-Pacific regional office is in Hanoi, while the Asia-Pacific Francophone Center is in Ho Chi Minh City. Tô Lâm’s attendance also provides an opportunity for Vietnam to exchange views on strengthening cooperation with leaders of other member countries, particularly African countries.

Source: VietVance