francophonie

Migiro applauds agenda of French-speaking bloc and its cooperation with UN

Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro today encouraged representatives of the world organization of French-speaking countries to continue to play their key role in pursuing goals they have in common with the United Nations, ranging from democracy and human rights to peace and development.

UN signs deal to air French language channel TV5

The United Nations and the International Organization of La Francophonie signed an agreement today to air the French language television channel TV5 at the world body's headquarters in New York.