On 18 October 2024, His Excellency Lim Bunhok, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received a courtesy call by Mr. Edgar Doerig, Representative of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) for the Asia-Pacific region.

The meeting focused on Cambodia's participation in the 19th Francophonie Summit held in France, as well as the preparations for the 20th Francophonie Summit to be held in Cambodia in 2026. The number of projects implemented by the OIF in Cambodia is greater than those allocated to other member countries. It is noteworthy that in the region, only Cambodia has been selected for the sustainable tourism project, which aims to create jobs particularly for vulnerable group such as women and youth in rural areas. The creation of a regional center for the French language and culture was also discussed.