Quebec premier to attend 20th Francophonie Summit in Phnom Penh, Nov. 12-17
The premier will travel with minister Dieudonné Ella Oyono, and accredited media can request access to his public activities by Nov. 2.
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Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon will travel to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from November 12 to 17 to take part in the 20th Sommet de la Francophonie, the Quebec government said in a release issued Oct. 30.
The summit, organized by the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, takes place during his stay under the theme "Réinvestir dans la paix pour une prospérité partagée et une stabilité durable." Heads of state and government from OIF member states are expected to attend. Minister of International Relations, Francophonie and Foreign Trade Dieudonné Ella Oyono is also on the mission.
The government said Quebec aims to rally the OIF and member states behind concrete actions on Quebec priorities, including promotion of the French language. Quebec describes itself as the only international organization of which it is a full member. Decisions expected at the summit include the election or renewal of the mandate of the Secretary General of La Francophonie.
Accredited media can follow the premier's public activities. They must declare their interest by 4 p.m. on Nov. 2 at medias@mri.gouv.qc.ca. The release estimates the trip at $3,550 per person, excluding meals, with economy flights and a five-night hotel stay at the Courtyard by Marriott Phnom Penh.
The facts
Who is traveling with Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon to the Francophonie Summit?
Minister Dieudonné Ella Oyono, Quebec's Minister of International Relations, Francophonie and Foreign Trade, is also on the mission to Phnom Penh.
When will Paul St-Pierre Plamondon be in Phnom Penh for the 20th Sommet de la Francophonie?
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon will travel to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from November
