Intergovernmental Affairs, Francophonie, November 7, 2017 - Paris
Antonine Maillet promoted to rank of Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit
Acadian author and playwright Antonine Maillet received one of France’s highest honours, the rank of Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit. From left: secretary general of the International Organisation of La Francophonie, Michaëlle Jean; Maillet; and French Secretary of State to the Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne.