Lebanon war expected to cast shadow over Francophonie summit
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed to France today to attend the Francophonie summit, where the shadow of a wider war in the Middle East will likely loom large over the meeting of French-speaking countries.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed to France today to attend the Francophonie summit, where the shadow of a wider war in the Middle East will likely loom large over the meeting of French-speaking countries.
The summit, which happens every two years, will be held Thursday and Friday in Villers-Cotterets and Paris.
France is taking over the presidency of the Francophonie from Tunisia and says the summit's theme will be to "create, innovate and do business in French."
Leaders are expected to discuss ways to promote the French language, address geopolitical challenges, ensure the digital space reflects their linguistic and cultural diversity and increase economic ties between countries.
A senior government official speaking on background said Canada will be focused on strengthening ties with French-speaking African countries. The federal government plans to announce funding for scientific research as well as French content and platforms.
Ongoing crises in two of the Francophonie's member countries -- Lebanon and Haiti -- are also expected to weigh on leaders at the summit.
Canada is trying to arrange a conversation with representatives for Lebanon at the summit.
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