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 recognized as one of the six official languages of the UN, and one of the languages used officially in meetings of the UNESCO Executive Board.

The first Arabic-Vietnamese dictionary was launched in Hanoi on Dec. 17, 2023.

The embassy has paid attention to popularizing 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.

According to the Chairman of the Council of the University of Languages and International Studies (ULIS) - Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Do Tuan Minh, as the first higher education institution in Vietnam to open bachelor's degree programs in Arabic, ULIS has made significant contributions to the training of human resources in this major over the past 27 years.

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 the University of Social Sciences and Humanities at Vietnam National University - HCMC.

Reading culture ambassadors contribute to promoting love for books

With its strong and positive expansion, attracting a large number of children and students around the country, the Reading Culture Ambassador Contest, which was held by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, has contributed to inspiring a passion for reading among younger generations. The contest is an important activity to effectively implement the Project on the Development of Reading Culture in the Community until 2020, with a vision to 2030.

Book on stories about President Ho Chi Minh published

The Su That (Truth) National Political Publishing House has published a book on stories about President Ho Chi Minh, which was translated by Nguyen Hai Hong and Duong Trung Dung from a Chinese publication.

President attends introduction ceremony of book about great poet Nguyen Du

President Vo Van Thuong on September 20 attended an event to introduce a novel on Vietnamese renowned poet Nguyen Du entitled "Con co ai khoc To Nhu" (Who is still crying for To Nhu) by writer Vo Ba Cuong.

Party leader's book on socialism promotes aspirations for national development

The book on some theoretical and practical issues on socialism and the path to socialism in Vietnam by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong was introduced in Ho Chi Minh City on August 29 on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of National Day (September 2, 1945-2023).

PM demands textbooks, teachers be ready for new school year

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh signed off a dispatch on August 16, requesting actions be taken to guarantee textbooks and teachers for the coming 2023 - 2024 academic year.

Party chief’s book on defence strategy should be further introduced to public

The book on the military policy and defence strategy of Vietnam in the new period by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong reflects his consistent thought about the leadership and directions over the national safeguarding, many experts, researchers and Party members have shared the view.

Source: VnExpress