External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stressed the importance of promoting the Hindi language all over the world at the 12th Vishwa Hindi Sammelan held in Nadia, Fiji, The main theme of the conference is “Hindi – Traditional Knowledge to Artificial Intelligence.”
The World Hindi Conference is being co-hosted by the governments of India and Fiji from February 15–17 in Nadia. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday inaugurated the 12th Vishwa Hindi Sammelan. “In events like the World Hindi Conference, it is natural that our focus should be on various aspects of the Hindi language, its global use, and its dissemination.”We will discuss issues like the status of Hindi in Fiji, the Pacific region, and other countries,” said Jaishankar.
“The era when we equated progress & modernity with westernisation is behind us.”Many such languages and traditions, which were suppressed during the colonial era, are again raising their voices on the global stage,” Jaishankar said at the 12th World Hindi Conference in Nadia.
He said that it is necessary that the world know about all cultures and societies.
“In such a situation, it is necessary that the world know about all the cultures and societies,” added EAM Jaishankar. Jaishankar also thanked the Government of Fiji for organising the 12th Vishwa Hindi Sammelan in Nadia and said that events like this promote a long-standing relationship between the two nations.
Speaking at the event, Fijian President Ratu said this forum presents a unique opportunity to celebrate the enduring strength of the historical and special relationship Fiji shares with India. Moreover, Jaishankar, along with the President of Fiji Ratu, released a postal stamp and launched 6 books at the 12th World Hindi Conference in Nadia.
As per the past practice, during the conference, Hindi scholars from India and other countries will be honoured with the “Vishwa Hindi Samman” for their special contribution to the field of Hindi.
