Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is participating in the 20th Summit of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia.

The event began with a welcoming ceremony for the heads of state and government participating in the summit. The high-ranking guests, including Prime Minister Pashinyan, were welcomed by His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia; Prime Minister of Cambodia Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet; the Prime Minister’s spouse, Lok Chumteav Pich Chanmony; and the Secretary General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie, Louise Mushikiwabo.

This was followed by a joint photo and video session for the summit participants, after which the opening ceremony of the OIF Summit took place.

During the event, the Prime Minister of Cambodia, French President Emmanuel Macron (representing the country presiding over the summit), the Secretary General of the OIF, and subsequently, the King of Cambodia delivered speeches. During the opening ceremony, the presidency of the organization was transferred from France to Cambodia.