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On December 17th, 2023, the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Vietnam in collaboration with ULIS-VNU organized a celebration of International Arabic Language Day (December 18th). During the program, the launching ceremony of the first Arabic – Vietnamese Dictionary in Vietnam took place, a passionate product compiled by lecturers of the Department of Arabic Language and Culture.
Representing the embassy at the event, Counselor Hamoud Naif S. Almutairi said Saudi Arabia attaches great importance to preserving and developing the Arabic language, and the country has made significant contributions to enhancing the status of the language, including efforts to have Arabic recognised as one of the six official languages of the UN, and one of the languages used officially in meetings of the UNESCO Executive Board.
As part of the above-mentioned efforts, the embassy has paid attention to popularising the language through collaboration with the embassies of other Arab countries and Vietnamese educational institutions that are currently teaching Arabic, he said.
It has supported the compilation of the dictionary to create the best possible conditions for the relevant teaching and learning activities, thus benefiting not only students and teachers but also Vietnamese people living and working in Arabian countries, the diplomat stressed.
Delivering his speech at the ceremony, Chairman of ULIS Council Do Tuan Minh extended his congratulations on International Arabic Language Day and at the same time affirmed the mission of ULIS in developing and spreading Arabic language and culture in Vietnam.
The university has made great efforts in the compilation project, aiming to serve Arabic language teaching activities within the institution and provide support for individuals who are interested in learning this language, he said.
As part of events commemorating the World Arabic Language Day, the Saudi Arabia Embassy held an Arabic poetry recitation contest for Vietnamese students studying at ULIS and University of Social Sciences and Humanities (HCMUSSH) - HCMC National University.
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