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Justin Trudeau Comments on New Francophonie Leader
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a news conference in Yerevan, Armenia, at the conclusion of the 17th summit of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie. He responds to questions about the organization's new leader, the ongoing diplomatic impasse between Canada and Saudi Arabia over accusations of human rights abuses, the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, and Quebec's proposal to prohibit public servants from wearing conspicuous religious symbols. Members of the international organization of French-speaking countries selected Rwandan Foreign Affairs Minister Louise Mushikiwabo to become their next leader. Former Canadian governor general Michaëlle Jean lost her bid for a second term as secretary general. (October 12, 2018) (no interpretation)