"La Francophonie is not limited to Africa"

Cioloș, a 'product of La Francophonie' who built his career through French, asserted the legitimacy of Romania's participation in the OIF.

At a time when multilateralism is faltering, there is a growing need to harness the strong potential of La Francophonie. The OIF Secretary General oversees and coordinates a vast network including university institutions, TV5 Monde, and market associations.

He emphasized the need to overcome the crisis of multilateralism by leveraging the strong potential of La Francophonie.

The future of La Francophonie depends on the choices of young people. French must not remain merely a cultural heritage but be transformed into a practical tool for employment, entrepreneurship, and connecting international networks.

The key is to establish French as a language of opportunity for the future, beyond its universal values. A strategy demonstrating its usefulness to young people is essential.

The skepticism that has been raised in some quarters, viewing it as an 'African organization dependent on Northern funding,' should be avoided.

He emphasized the need to promote the global expansion of La Francophonie by strengthening partnerships with countries in Asia (Cambodia), America (Canada), and Europe (Romania, etc.).

If elected Secretary General, he plans to allocate the administrative position, traditionally held by a Canadian from Quebec, to an African.

Instead of concentrating all power in the Secretary General, he aims for a network-based structure that communicates horizontally with member states and internal departments.

The voting method is a matter for the heads of member states to decide, and above all, building trust through direct face-to-face communication is key.

Cioloș ran his campaign focusing on his vision and projects rather than attacking other candidates. He views the emergence of multiple candidates as an indicator of international interest in La Francophonie.

While Africa is central to the organization, La Francophonie has value beyond that. He emphasized his independent vision, wary of regional conflicts escalating into a leadership race for the organization.

He is not considering withdrawing through behind-the-scenes negotiations. He decided to run from the outset based on a clear vision and plans to see it through to the end.

He aims to contribute to the organization's future based on his experience as a former Prime Minister and European Commissioner. He has confirmed the full support of the Romanian President and government.