By Morkporkpor Anku, GNA
Accra, March 21, GNA – Mr Assiélou Félix Tanon, the President of the Group of Francophone Ambassadors in Ghana, has reaffirmed the group’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote the teaching and learning of French, while strengthening educational, cultural and economic partnerships.
He said La Francophonie remained a platform for dialogue and collaboration anchored on shared values such as peace, democracy, cultural diversity and sustainable development.
Mr Tanon made the commitment to commemorate the International Day of La Francophonie on Friday on the theme: “Generation Peace: The Contribution of Youth to a More Peaceful World.”
The theme, he said, highlighted the importance of engaging the youth in advancing tolerance, coexistence and sustainable development.
Mr Tanon said the youth played critical roles in promoting peace, dialogue and social transformation, as the world marked the International Day of La Francophonie.
Young people remained central to building a more peaceful, inclusive and united world, particularly in a global environment marked by increasing challenges and divisions, he added.
He emphasised that the French language continued to serve as a vital tool for dialogue, cooperation and solidarity among nations, with more than 321 million people worldwide using it to communicate and exchange ideas.
He added that the national theme for the celebration: “Positioning Ghana within the Francophone Space: Language, Partnerships and Opportunities,” reflected the country’s commitment to leveraging the benefits of Francophone cooperation.
Mr Tanon said Ghana’s participation in the Francophone Community, following its admission into the International Organisation of La Francophonie in October 2024, marked a significant step in strengthening its engagement with French-speaking countries.
Ghana’s position within a predominantly Francophone region made the learning and use of the French language strategically important for expanding opportunities in education, trade, diplomacy and employment, he noted.
Mr Tanon assured the Group’s continuous work with the Government of Ghana and international partners to promote the French Language as a bridge between cultures and a tool for development and peaceful coexistence.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe