Switzerland Reaffirms Support For Francophonie On 30Th Anniversary

2026-06-04 02:10:29

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis and Culture Minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider met Louise Mushikiwabo, the secretary-general of the International Organisation of La Francophonie, in Bern on Thursday to mark 30 years of membership of the country in that organisation. Select your language

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During the meeting, the two ministers emphasised the need to support an organisation that is“useful and effective”. On the sidelines of the celebrations, they talked of their shared interest in maintaining an organisation that is effective, relevant and useful to its 90 member states and governments.

In her speech, Baume-Schneider stated that for Switzerland, the Francophonie constitutes a privileged platform for dialogue and influence.“For the Francophonie, Switzerland brings its unique experience in federalism, linguistic co-existence, mediation and the search for consensus.” According to her, the French language is a“vehicle for dialogue between peoples, cultures and continents”.
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