Andorra Delegation Champions Sovereignty in Francophonie Assembly in Yaoundé

The 51st plenary session of the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF) concluded on Sunday in Yaoundé, Cameroon, with Andorra's delegation advocating for multilateral cooperation that respects state sovereignty.

Led by Marc Magallon, alongside Núria Segués and Pere Marsenyach, the group took part in the general debate on global challenges and the balance between interstate collaboration and national independence. Magallon stressed the APF's value in bringing together nations of all sizes, regions, and backgrounds, creating a forum where voices are heard, differences respected, and solidarity upholds rather than erodes sovereignty.

In the Political Affairs Commission, all three delegates outlined Andorra's current political situation. Segués contributed to the Network of Women Parliamentarians, reviewing progress on young women's civic engagement, female political leadership, and gender parity across Francophone countries. The session covered legislative advances, including Cameroon's experience, with Segués sharing Andorra's successes and remaining obstacles in equality measures. She also joined the Education, Culture, and Communication Commission to discuss opportunities and hurdles in digital-era teaching.

Marsenyach participated in the Parliamentary Affairs Commission, highlighting Andorra's upcoming legislative elections during exchanges on parliamentary updates from various nations.

The delegation met separately with Gabriel Fandja, chair of Cameroon's National Assembly Education Commission, to share insights on education systems in both countries.

Meanwhile, Andorran youth representatives Clara Vila and Isaac Cabases attended the Francophone Youth Parliament. They joined regional working groups and a combined plenary, where peers selected Vila as spokesperson. She presented the four resolutions drafted and approved by young participants from the APF's four regions.