The 9th Francophonie Games will be held in Kinshasa next July and the President of Côte d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, has received an official invitation from his Congolese counterpart, Felix Tshisekedi, to attend the inaugural ceremony. This news was relayed by the ACP, the Agence Congolaise de Presse, which reports that the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Christophe Lutundula, personally delivered the invitation to President Ouattara during a meeting in Abidjan.
This invitation testifies to the excellent relations between Côte d’Ivoire and the Democratic Republic of Congo and highlights the importance of French-speaking cooperation. The Francophonie Games are a major event that brings together French-speaking countries from around the world in a sporting and cultural competition. Kinshasa will host this year the 9th edition of this event, with artistic performances, sports competitions and enriching cultural exchanges.
The participation of President Ouattara in the opening ceremony shows the importance given by French-speaking countries to this event and strengthens the ties between Côte d’Ivoire and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It also testifies to the commitment of African leaders to the development of sport and culture in their respective countries.
The Games of La Francophonie are a unique opportunity to celebrate Francophone cultural and linguistic diversity, promote intercultural dialogue and showcase the talents and skills of young Francophones. President Ouattara’s participation in this event highlights the importance of Francophone cooperation in building a better future for the member countries of La Francophonie.
In conclusion, President Ouattara’s invitation to attend the opening ceremony of the 9th Francophonie Games in Kinshasa testifies to the excellent relations between Côte d’Ivoire and the Democratic Republic of Congo and highlights the importance of Francophone cooperation. This event represents a unique opportunity to celebrate Francophone cultural and linguistic diversity while promoting intercultural dialogue and showcasing the talents of young Francophones