Syrian Post issues a commemorative stamp, card and envelope on the occasion of the International Year of Indigenous Languages

Damascus-Sana

The Syrian Postal Corporation has issued a commemorative stamp, card and envelope on the occasion of the International Year of the Languages ​​of the Indigenous Peoples.

The Foundation said in a statement received by SANA today that the value of the commemorative stamp is 300 Syrian pounds and the value of the card is 1000 pounds, indicating that stamp collectors and those wishing to acquire it can obtain this stamp and card from all post offices scattered in various governorates.

The General Assembly of the United Nations has declared 2019 as the International Year of Indigenous Languages. The main objective of this year is to raise awareness about the significant risks posed to these languages ​​and draw attention to their importance as a means of transmitting cultures, knowledge and livelihoods through generations as well as their key role in enabling their communities to be Determine their own destiny and participate in the economic, cultural and political life of their countries.