France, Nov. 12 -- Emmanuel Macron's visit to Cambodia will be the first state visit by a French president since Francois Mitterrand's in 1993. Charles de Gaulle went in 1966.

The visit, from 14 to 16 November, aims to strengthen economic and cultural ties between France and Cambodia. Agreements and cooperation documents covering the economy, investment, culture and defence will be signed during the trip, according to Cambodia's state news agency, Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP). Francophonie summit

While in Phnom Penh, Macron will attend the 20th Francophonie Summit, where the next head of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) will be elected on 16 November. For the first time, heads of state and government will choose...