International Mother Language Day marked in Ethiopia with call for multilingualism


  • World
  • Friday, 21 Feb 2025

ADDIS ABABA, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- Experts and policymakers in Ethiopia have called for redoubling concerted efforts in promoting linguistic diversity and multilingualism during a celebration observing International Mother Language Day.

On Thursday, a special event was held at the United Nations Conference Center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital, under the theme "Languages Matter: Silver Jubilee Celebration of International Mother Language Day."

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