Qatar Participates in the 15th Francophonie Summit in Senegal

Doha, November 26 (QNA) - HE the Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kuwari headed to Senegal today to lead Qatar's delegation to the 15th Francophonie Summit, due to be held in the Capital Dakar from November 29 to 30. The theme of this years Summit is "Women and Youth: Vectors of Peace and Actors in Development." Participants will work on adopting an eight-year strategic plan and a four-year program of activities to deal with the social, economic and political challenges particularly facing women and youth in Francophonie countries. The Summit will also adopt the first economic strategy for La Francophonie as well as a youth strategy. Leaders will also address a number of pressing international issues, including the global threat of Ebola and the situation in member countries facing crisis situations. They will also select a new Secretary General for the organization. The State of Qatar joined the International Organization of La Francophonie during the summit held in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2012. (QNA)