- The 19th Francophonie Summit was conducted from October 4-5, 2024 in France.
- Key Themes of the 19th Francophonie Summit –
- Renewal of Multilateralism: It supports for the bid by India and other G4 nations for permanent seats in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and boosts efforts for reform of international financial institutions like the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- Digital Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI): It emphasises addressing the proliferation of AI and its impact on society. It focuses on promotion of linguistic diversity through technology. AI Action Summit will be held in France in February 2025.
- Cultural and Linguistic Diversity: It aspires to engage civil society stakeholders directly with summit officials and explore new avenues for cooperation that respect cultural identities.
| AI Action Summit On 10 and 11 February 2025, France will host the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, gathering Heads of State and Government, leaders of international organizations, CEOs of small and large companies, representatives of academia, non-governmental organizations, artists and members of civil society. As part of the AI Action Summit, taking place on in Paris, the Paris Peace Forum is launching an ambitious Call for Projects focused on artificial intelligence. |
- Significance for India –
- Multilateralism reforms aligning with India’s aspirations for a greater role in global governance and opportunities in digital technology and AI sectors.
- Participation in the FrancoTech Fair alongside the summit and networking with Francophone actors for Indian innovators and businesses.
- Strengthening ties with France and Francophone countries and collaboration on global issues like climate change, health, and inequality reduction.
| Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF): An international organization representing countries and regions where French is a customary language. Charter of La Francophonie: Adopted in 1997 at the Hanoi Summit. It establishes the aims, missions, and functioning of the Francophonie organization. G4 Nations: India, Germany, Japan, and Brazil. They are seeking permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council. |
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