Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic
11/12/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/12/2025 10:35
Announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the unanimous decision by UNESCO to proclaim February 9th as World Greek Language Day (Uzbekistan, 12.11.2025)
Today, November 12, 2025, upon completion of the 43rd Session of the UNESCO General Conference, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, the decision to proclaim February 9th as World Greek Language Day was unanimously adopted and endorsed.
This formally concludes the long process, which had begun with the decision of the UNESCO Executive Board, last April, following a proposal submitted by Greece, with the support of 90 member states of the Organization.
The international recognition of the unique and invaluable contribution of the Greek language to the world cultural heritage constitutes a decision of historic importance in the 3,000 years of its unbroken continuity.
November 12, 2025
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