Lao President to Attend 20th Francophonie Summit in Cambodia

13/11/2026 08:17

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ຂປລ President of the Lao PDR Thongloun Sisoulith will lead a high-level Lao delegation to Cambodia on November 15-16, 2026, to attend the 20th Francophonie Summit and pay an official visit to the country.

(KPL) According to an announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the visit is being made at the invitation of His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, King of the Kingdom of Cambodia.

The summit, known in French as Le 20e Sommet de la Francophonie, will be held in Phnom Penh from November 15-16.

The visit is expected to provide an opportunity for Laos to participate in discussions among Francophone member states and further strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation with Cambodia.

KPL

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