Saudi Arabia Gifts Artwork to UN on International Mother Language Day
Saudi Arabia unveiled on Friday artwork it gifted to the United Nations on the occasion of International Mother Language Day at its headquarters in Geneva.
The ceremony was attended by Secretary General of the King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language Dr. Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Washmi, Saudi Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva Ambassador Abdulmohsen bin Khathila, Director-General of the UN Geneva Office Tatiana Valovaya, and several officials.
The initiative is part of the Kingdom's ongoing efforts to promote and disseminate the Arabic language on a global scale, acknowledging the UN's role in fostering multilingualism.
The aim is to strengthen the international status of the Arabic language through close collaboration between the Ministry of Culture, the King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language, the Permanent Mission of Saudi Arabia to the UN, and various international organizations in Geneva.
The Saudi permanent ambassador said that boosting collaboration with international organizations to promote the Arabic language and reinforce its global status aligns with the directives of the wise Saudi leadership.
Arabic is one of the six official languages recognized by the UN and its specialized agencies worldwide, he noted, underscoring its importance in the international arena and supporting efforts to deepen cultural diversity and global civilizational dialogue.
The fruitful collaboration between Saudi Arabia and the UN highlights the strong partnership between both sides across various domains, fostering dialogue and promoting cultural diversity on a global scale.
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