Moldavian Journal of International Law and International Relations
FRANCOPHONIE AND THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA: FROM COOPERATION IN CULTURE AND EDUCATION TO COOPERATION IN SCIENTIFIC DIPLOMACY
Author: TALCHIU-CHIRITA Adela
JEL Classification: F50; K33
Universal Decimal Classification: 341.29.009(100); 32.009(100); 061.2(100); 327.009; 339.9
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61753/1857-1999/2345-1963/2025.20-2.11
TALCHIU-CHIRITA Adela - PhD-étudiante de l'Université d'études politiques et économiques européennes "Constantin Stere" (Chisinau, République de Moldova). / TALCHIU-CHIRITA Adela - PhD student,, University of European political and Economic Studies “Constantin Stere” (Chisinau, Republic of Moldova).
https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4218-8475Email: adelachirita@yahoo.fr
Keywords: Francophonie, international relations, international scene, international actor, international actors, francopho n e scientific diplomacy.
Abstract
La Francophonie is an alliance of countries and communities linked by the French language and shared values such as respect for diversity, solidarity, human rights and international cooperation. Francophonie's operators play a key role in promoting these principles in various fields, including diplomacy, culture, the economy and education. Sinc e its creation, the Francophonie has e xtended its influence beyond its traditional linguistic and cultural boundaries and has become a major player on the world stage. The Republic of Moldova, with deep historical and cultural ties to France, joined the Francophonie in 1997 and became a full m ember. This cooperation has led to the development of educational and cultural programmes supported by organisations such as the Francophone University Agency (Agence universitaire de la Francophonie AUF). Moldova ac t ively participates in the scientific francophone diplomacy, which opens up new opportunities for addressing global challenges, promoting sustainable development and strengthening international relations. Interaction with the Francophonie helps Moldova to s trengthen its position on the world s tage and contributes to the creation of a fairer and more sustainable international community.