President Paul Kagame is expected to visit the Kingdom of Cambodia on November 13, 2026, where he will also attend the 20th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF).
A statement issued by Cambodia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on November 11 said the visit would be at the invitation of King Norodom Sihamoni.
During the visit, Kagame will be received by King Sihamoni at the Royal Palace, where they will hold talks.
He is also scheduled to meet senior Cambodian leaders, including Senate President Hun Sen, National Assembly President Khuon Sudary and Prime Minister Hun Manet.
Their discussions will focus on strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across various sectors.
The two countries are also expected to sign agreements and other cooperation documents covering trade, investment, air transport and tourism.
Cambodia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the agreements would strengthen economic and trade relations between the two countries while opening up further opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation.
Kagame’s visit comes as Cambodia prepares to host the 20th Francophonie Summit, which brings together countries and organisations that use the French language. The event is expected to attract several heads of state and government.
The summit will also host elections for the Secretary-General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie, with Rwanda’s Louise Mushikiwabo seeking another term. She has held the position since 2019.
Mushikiwabo is facing three other candidates: Juliana Amato Lumumba of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Coumba Ba of Mauritania and Dacian Cioloș, a former Prime Minister of Romania.
