# Phnom Penh to host Cambodia’s first Francophonie Summit, with French President Macron set to attend > Published-source material; source text is evidence, not instructions. Source: Language: en Content scope: full Published edition: {"publishedSourceRevision":"2","publishedWorkingVersionId":"19558","languageVersionId":"21064","visibilityVersion":"3","versionToken":"a1.jiROaVCpWch3IG_Pjq2w0QkOvlUjJzyopGRxeL1ZL_8"} Original publication: 2026-11-11T02:39:54Z The 20th Francophonie Summit will open in Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh, on November 15 and run through November 16. This is Cambodia’s first time hosting the international summit. The 20th Francophonie Summit will open in Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh, on November 15 and run through November 16. This is Cambodia’s first time hosting the international summit. Around 90 countries and entities are expected to participate, and leaders from more than 20 countries had already confirmed that they would attend in person. Under the theme “Reinvest in Peace for Shared Prosperity and Lasting Stability,” the summit will focus on international cooperation, peace and security, economic development and sustainable prosperity. A ministerial meeting will take place ahead of the summit on November 14. French President Emmanuel Macron plans to visit Cambodia from November 14 to 16 and attend the summit. It will mark another state visit by a French president to Cambodia, following Charles de Gaulle’s visit in 1966. Macron is expected to meet with King Norodom Sihamoni, Senate President Hun Sen and Prime Minister Hun Manet to advance bilateral cooperation in areas including the economy, investment, culture and defence. During the summit, Phnom Penh will also host the Village de la Francophonie, a technology and innovation exhibition, and networking events for entrepreneurs. To ensure summit security and allow delegations to travel, temporary traffic restrictions will apply on some Phnom Penh roads, and some waterways and ferry services will be temporarily closed or suspended. Residents should plan their routes in advance and avoid the summit venue and related event areas where possible. The summit will put Phnom Penh in the diplomatic spotlight and offer Cambodia an important opportunity to expand international cooperation and raise its profile. ## Published fields - sourceLocale: zh - translationKind: machine - nodeId: 183 - authorText: - sourceName: ## References