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Jordan- UN marks International Translation Day


(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) New York, Sept. 30 (Petra)-- The United Nations celebrates on Saturday for the first time the International Translation Day.

The year 2017 marks an historical milestone for all professional translators, interpreters and terminologists, with the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopting Resolution A/RES/71/288, recognizing the role of professional translation in connecting nations, and fostering peace, understanding and development. In the same resolution, the United Nations General Assembly declared 30 September to be UN International Translation Day, celebrated across the entire UN network.

The celebration is meant as an opportunity to pay tribute to the work of language professionals, which plays an important role in bringing nations together, facilitating dialogue, understanding and cooperation, contributing to development and strengthening world peace and security.

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30/9/2017 - 11:51:59 AM


Jordan News Agency

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