... since this weekend I'm working, I am sharing a little of what's happening in Vientiane on 19, 20 and 21 November (in direct and WiFi (!), The press room Don Chanh Palace !) .
Indeed, this week begins the Ministerial Conference of Francophonie, which stands between the Summits of la Francophonie to ensure political continuity. For this meeting "intermediate" Heads of state of the 55 member countries (and 13 observers) will be represented by their foreign minister or by their minister (or secretary of state, in the case of France) in charge of Francophonie . The meetings will take place the next few days, are responsible for ensuring the enforcement of judgments adopted at the Bucharest Summit and prepare the next to be held in Quebec. Representatives will vote on major multilateral action and French this year the main theme will be "French, a tool for solidarity and promotion of cultural and linguistic diversity."
For Laos, the desire to organize this gathering here in Vientiane was a great and noble gesture towards this Organization. This shows somewhere, even if the generation that comes to power is rather English (or Vietnamese students ...) and that the teaching of French collapses (sniff) there are people who still believe. For OIF, the act of organizing the conference here, reaffirms what I have heard for several years now: that the organization attaches some importance to the Asia-Pacific and is determined to continue the promotion of use of French in the area. Of course, have fine ideals, a sort of 'Potemkin village', behind which lurk the political-commercial purposes significant ... but for those who know me, I sincerely believe that the Francophonie can be a vector of solidarity and development.
So good, anyway, looks a tough week ...
So, while Mr. is in Luang Prabang, also for work, Ms. defends the Francophonie, with its limited resources;)
Cheers Francophonie ... or what!?!
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