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copy.jpg" alt="image"> <!--<figcaption>A center aligned image with caption</figcaption>--> </figure> <p> <p>The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is fully committed to multilingualism to effectively engage with the diverse global maritime community. <br></p><p>With this vision, IMO introduced a new <strong><a href="https://wwwcdn.imo.org/localresources/en/MediaCentre/Documents/Strategic Framework for Multilingualism at IMO.pdf" target="_blank">Strategic Framework for Multilingualism</a></strong> in July 2024, which reflects IMO's commitment to using all six official languages: <strong>Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish</strong>, across all IMO's operations and activities. </p><p>This initiative aims to enhance communication, promote diversity and inclusivity, and ensure that IMO can better assist Member States, stakeholders, seafarers and all maritime community more effectively in a truly global maritime environment. <br></p><p>This effort aligns with the broader <a href="https://www.unjiu.org/news/jiurep20206-multilingualism-united-nations" target="_blank">United Nations JIU Recommendation on Multilingualism</a>.<br></p><h3>What is the IMO Strategic Framework for Multilingualism?<br></h3><p>This framework was developed in response to <a href="https://wwwcdn.imo.org/localresources/en/MediaCentre/Documents/A 33-Res.1180 - THE ENHANCEMENT OF MULTILINGUALISM AT IMO.pdf" target="_blank">IMO Assembly resolution A.1180(33)</a>, adopted during the <a href="https://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/MeetingSummaries/Pages/IMO-Assembly%2c-33rd-session%2c-27-November---6-December-2023-.aspx">33rd session of IMO Assembly</a>. It emphasizes the importance of multilingualism in IMO’s work and commits to promoting linguistic diversity and inclusivity across the Organization.<br></p><p>The <strong>Strategic Framework for Multilingualism</strong> includes a two-year roadmap that began in January 2024, with milestones for regular updates.<br></p><h3>Why does Multilingualism matter?</h3><p>IMO understands that effective communication is key to achieving its mission. As part of its <strong>Strategic Framework for Multilingualism</strong>, IMO is committed to using its <strong>six official languages</strong>: </p><ul><li><p>Arabic<br></p></li><li><p>Chinese</p></li><li><p>English<br></p></li><li><p>French<br></p></li><li><p>Russian<br></p></li><li><p>Spanish<br></p></li></ul><div><p>Multilingualism is a core value for the United Nations, improving the legitimacy and effectiveness of global cooperation. It promotes understanding, diversity, and local engagement. For IMO, multilingualism is crucial in developing and applying international shipping standards.<br></p></div><p></p><h3>International Language Days<span style="text-align:center;color:#333333;font-family:"segoe ui", segoe, tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"></span><br></h3><p>IMO celebrates language diversity by marking the UN International Language Days:<br></p><div class="my-8"><div class="table-responsive"><table cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" class="table table-striped table-borderless ms-rteTable-default"><tbody><tr class="ms-rteTableHeaderRow-default"><th class="ms-rteTableHeaderEvenCol-default" rowspan="1" colspan="3" style="width:33.3333%;text-align:center;">UN International Language Days<br></th></tr><tr class="ms-rteTableOddRow-default"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-default" style="width:33.3333%;"><p><a href="https://www.un.org/ar/observances/arabiclanguageday/" target="_blank">Arabic: 18 December</a><br></p></td><td class="ms-rteTableOddCol-default" style="width:33.3333%;"><p><a href="https://www.un.org/zh/observances/chinese-language-day">Chinese: 20 April</a></p></td><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-default" style="width:33.3333%;"><p><a href="https://www.un.org/en/observances/english-language-day" target="_blank">English: 23 April</a></p></td></tr><tr class="ms-rteTableEvenRow-default"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-default"><p><a href="https://www.un.org/fr/observances/french-language-day/" target="_blank">French: 20 March</a></p></td><td class="ms-rteTableOddCol-default"><p><a href="https://www.un.org/ru/observances/russian-language-day" target="_blank">Russian: 6 June</a></p></td><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-default"><p><a href="https://www.un.org/es/observances/spanish-language-day">Spanish: 23 April</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><h3>Behind the Scenes<br></h3><p>Watch the Making of IMO Meetings, including the work of interpreters and translators:<br></p><div class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rte-embedcode ms-rtestate-notify ms-rte-embedil"> <div class="embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jtii9dN7Fjc?si=vbk6dznEfaMSdrLf" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div><p><br></p><h3>Read More<br></h3><p></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://wwwcdn.imo.org/localresources/en/MediaCentre/Documents/Strategic Framework for Multilingualism at IMO.pdf" target="_blank">IMO Strategic Framework for Multilingualism</a> <br></p></li><li><p>Assembly Resolution A.1180(33):  <a href="https://wwwcdn.imo.org/localresources/en/MediaCentre/Documents/A%2033-Res.1180%20-%20%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%B2%D9%8A%D8%B2%20%D8%AA%D8%B9%D9%8F%D9%91%D8%AF%D8%AF%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%84%D8%BA%D8%A7%D8%AA%20%D9%81%D9%8A%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%86%D8%B8%D9%85%D8%A9%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%AD%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A9%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A9%20%28%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%A9%29.pdf" target="_blank">[العربية ]</a>  ; <a href="https://wwwcdn.imo.org/localresources/en/MediaCentre/Documents/A 33-Res.1180 - 国际海事组织加强多种语文能力 (秘书处).pdf" target="_blank"> [汉语 ]</a>  ; <a href="https://wwwcdn.imo.org/localresources/en/MediaCentre/Documents/A 33-Res.1180 - THE ENHANCEMENT OF MULTILINGUALISM AT IMO.pdf" target="_blank"> [English]</a> ;  <a href="https://wwwcdn.imo.org/localresources/en/MediaCentre/Documents/A%2033-Res.1180%20-%20RENFORCEMENT%20DU%20MULTILINGUISME.pdf" target="_blank">[Français]</a> ;  <a 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