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Guinea’s transition is set to end in 2025, according to French Secretary of State Chrysoula Zacharopoulou in – charge of the Development of the Francophonie and International Partnerships
Guinea’s transition is set to end in 2025, according to French Secretary of State Chrysoula Zacharopoulou in – charge of the Development of the Francophonie and International Partnerships. The transition, she said, should allow a return to democratic and constitutional order, in accordance with the commitments made by the authorities and the political framework established in agreement with ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States), the visiting French dignitary said in a statement. Chrysoula Zacharopoulou was in Guinea from April 18 to 20.
According to the statement issued by the French embassy, Zacharopoulou’s visit also conveyed France’s readiness and availability to accompany the transition and the electoral process, in coordination with international partners. This visit comes at an important moment in the history of this country, when a new political transition is taking place in Guinea.
The French dignitary met with transitional authorities as well as representatives of political parties and civil society to discuss the transition process that is currently underway to restore the democratic, constitutional order in accordance with the political framework established in agreement with ECOWAS.
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Ms. Zacharopoulou reaffirmed France’s commitment to continue working with the Guinean people in the areas of infrastructure (water and electricity), education, health, and counterterrorism. She visited the Pasteur Institute in Guinea, which is a standing testimony of the French-Guinean cooperation in science and health. She also met the local French community and interacted with them.
