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Switzerland commits to the French language as a diplomatic instrument and supports reforms by the new Secretary General of La Francophonie

31.10.2019

FDFA Head Ignazio Cassis attended the 36th Francophonie Ministerial Conference in Monaco on 30 and 31 October. As the International Organisation of La Francophonie (IOF) prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year in Tunis, the foreign ministers of its member states and governments have decided to refocus the organisation on its main missions, in particular its values (peace, the rule of law and democracy) and the promotion and defence of the French language.

Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis at the annual Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie, October 31 2019.
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis at the annual Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie, October 31 2019. © Keystone

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