Vietnamese delegation attends francophone parliamentary assembly in Yaoundé

The 51st General Assembly of the Assemblée Parlementaire Francophone (APF) commenced with a formal opening ceremony on July 9, drawing a distinguished gathering to Yaoundé, Cameroon. Presiding over the event were prominent Cameroonian officials, including the President of the Senate, the President of the National Assembly, and the President of the Economic and Social Council. The Secretary-General of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), Louise Mushikiwabo, also graced the occasion. Over 350 delegates participated, with nearly two dozen parliamentary presidents and vice-presidents from APF member states, alongside representatives from the OIF, various diplomatic missions, and international bodies, underscoring the assembly’s broad international appeal.

Discussions at this 51st APF General Assembly are structured around critical global and regional concerns, encompassing political dynamics, democratic governance, economic development, social welfare, cultural exchange, and environmental sustainability. The overarching objective remains to fortify parliamentary collaboration and collectively devise effective strategies to address the shared challenges confronting the diverse Francophone community.