The Russian Language Carries ‘the Aspirations of Humanity and Integrity’ – UN Official

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The Russian Language Carries ‘the Aspirations of Humanity and Integrity’ – UN Official

During the Russian Language Day in Addis Ababa on Tuesday, Rita Bissoonauth, Director of the Addis Ababa Liaison Office to the African Union and UNECA, emphasized the strong ties between Africa and Russia:

"Russia has given a lot to Africa and continues to do so," she told Sputnik Africa, noting how many African scholars have studied in Russia and returned as engineers, policymakers, and leaders.

She also voiced hope that an African language will one day be recognized as an official UN language.

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