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La Francophonie towards a renewed multilateral approach
A s G7 leaders gather in Évian in June, a press- ing question emerges: how do we build fertile, lasting partnerships in an inter- national context that is increasingly fractured? La Francophonie can offer part of the answer. The International Organization of La Francopho- nie brings together 90 states and governments, representing 396 million French speakers – now the world’s fourth most spoken language – and approximately 1.2 billion people. They account for 16.5% of global gross domestic product, 20% of world trade and 14% of the planet’s energy and mineral reserves. These figures represent an eco- nomic and geopolitical reality of direct interest to the G7 – especially given that France’s G7 presi- dency has placed rebalancing global trade at the very heart of its agenda. This has also been the OIF’s ambition for several years, and here our two agendas converge. Louise Mushikiwabo, secretary- general, International Organization of La Francophonie
In a fractured global order, La Francophonie presents a pathway to more inclusive and pragmatic multilateral cooperation
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