International Mother Language Day observed at UN headquarters
Diplomatic Correspondent
International Mother Language Day 2021 has been celebrated at the UN headquarters.
The event was co-organized by the Permanent Missions of Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, Egypt, Jordan, Lithuania and New Zealand to the UN.
Organized for the 5th consecutive year, the event was also co-sponsored by the UN Secretariat and the UNESCO, according to a message received here on Tuesday (Feb 23).
Due to the COVID-19 related restrictions the event was held virtually and was telecast at the UN Web TV.
The President of the General Assembly Volkan Bozkir attended the event and delivered his remarks.