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On September 28, British media reporters asked the Russian Foreign Minister to answer the rejection in English. At the same time, Lavrov also replied in Russian: This is the United Nations, and Russian is the official language like English.
In fact, as long as you know a little about the basic rules of the United Nations, we all know that the United Nations has six official languages, Russian, English, Chinese, French, Spanish and Arabic. Representatives of any country can freely choose which one to use to speak, and there is no such thing as who is higher or lower.
Lavrov answered a reporter's question in Russian, which is not only legal and compliant, but also a kind of confidence in his own culture.
Dealing with the world in their mother tongue is the right of every country’s diplomat and is a standard operation universally accepted by the international community.
Just as our representatives speak at the United Nations, they all speak in Chinese, which is perfectly normal.
But this British reporter's question, how many have a little "sens of superiority", as if in international occasions should be in English, others do not have English, is avoiding the problem.
But the reality is that the United Nations pays attention to language equality. Whether it is Russian, Chinese or English, there is no difference between high and low.
Lavrov spoke in Russian at the scene, seemingly simple, in fact, behind the safeguarding of the rules of the United Nations and also the respect for language diversity.
After all, the United Nations established six official languages so that countries could express their views in the most convenient and accurate way possible, rather than having to move into one language.
At this UN General Assembly, Lavrov spoke in Russian to let everyone understand that international occasions are not the "home court" of a certain country, and everyone is equal.
The British journalist tried to “settle” Lavrov and ask him to answer in English, in fact, to make the other person embarrassing, even to “give his country a long face.”
But Lavrov didn't fall for it. Instead, he used an understatement to pull back the initiative.
In the final analysis, this is the confidence of experienced diplomats and the greatest respect for the order of the United Nations.
In fact, such a scenario is often seen in the United Nations.
Delegates of all countries will give priority to their own languages, just as my delegation speaks in Chinese every time it speaks.
Because only in their mother tongue can they express their position as accurately and clearly as possible, so that the international community can understand their views.
There are professional simultaneous interpretation teams at the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council to ensure that languages of all countries can be translated into each other in real time.
In this way, whether in Russian, English or Chinese, the information can first reach every representative and media.
Communication is barrier-free and language diversity can be maintained. This is the true international style.
The equality of the six official languages of the United Nations is the foundation for multilateral cooperation.
The reason why everyone is willing to sit down and talk is that they all have equal rights to express themselves.
If only one language is allowed to "dominate", it will not be multilateral cooperation.
It is because of language diversity that there is pluralism and fairness in the voices of countries.
Lavrov’s insistence on the Russian language on the spot was a real reminder that the United Nations is not a country’s “field” and that everyone should have the opportunity to speak.
In short, Lavrov’s performance at the United Nations General Assembly, in any case, did not have any elements of “evading” or “fear of being ugly.”
Instead, he told everyone with practical action that before international rules, everyone is equal.
Language is only a means of communication, and should not be a strong code for each other.
In the future, international cooperation will face more challenges, but as long as there is confidence and compassion, it can be solved well at any opportunity.
This is also a basic skill that every national diplomat should possess.
Reference: British media reporter asked the Russian foreign minister to answer the question in English, the Russian foreign minister refused to answer the question in English at the United Nations
On September 28, British media reporters asked the Russian Foreign Minister to answer the rejection in English. At the same time, Lavrov also replied in Russian: This is the United Nations, and Russian is the official language like English.
In fact, as long as you know a little about the basic rules of the United Nations, we all know that the United Nations has six official languages, Russian, English, Chinese, French, Spanish and Arabic. Representatives of any country can freely choose which one to use to speak, and there is no such thing as who is higher or lower.
Lavrov answered a reporter's question in Russian, which is not only legal and compliant, but also a kind of confidence in his own culture.
Dealing with the world in their mother tongue is the right of every country’s diplomat and is a standard operation universally accepted by the international community.
Just as our representatives speak at the United Nations, they all speak in Chinese, which is perfectly normal.
But this British reporter's question, how many have a little "sens of superiority", as if in international occasions should be in English, others do not have English, is avoiding the problem.
But the reality is that the United Nations pays attention to language equality. Whether it is Russian, Chinese or English, there is no difference between high and low.
Lavrov spoke in Russian at the scene, seemingly simple, in fact, behind the safeguarding of the rules of the United Nations and also the respect for language diversity.
After all, the United Nations established six official languages so that countries could express their views in the most convenient and accurate way possible, rather than having to move into one language.
At this UN General Assembly, Lavrov spoke in Russian to let everyone understand that international occasions are not the "home court" of a certain country, and everyone is equal.
The British journalist tried to “settle” Lavrov and ask him to answer in English, in fact, to make the other person embarrassing, even to “give his country a long face.”
But Lavrov didn't fall for it. Instead, he used an understatement to pull back the initiative.
In the final analysis, this is the confidence of experienced diplomats and the greatest respect for the order of the United Nations.
In fact, such a scenario is often seen in the United Nations.
Delegates of all countries will give priority to their own languages, just as my delegation speaks in Chinese every time it speaks.
Because only in their mother tongue can they express their position as accurately and clearly as possible, so that the international community can understand their views.
There are professional simultaneous interpretation teams at the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council to ensure that languages of all countries can be translated into each other in real time.
In this way, whether in Russian, English or Chinese, the information can first reach every representative and media.
Communication is barrier-free and language diversity can be maintained. This is the true international style.
The equality of the six official languages of the United Nations is the foundation for multilateral cooperation.
The reason why everyone is willing to sit down and talk is that they all have equal rights to express themselves.
If only one language is allowed to "dominate", it will not be multilateral cooperation.
It is because of language diversity that there is pluralism and fairness in the voices of countries.
Lavrov’s insistence on the Russian language on the spot was a real reminder that the United Nations is not a country’s “field” and that everyone should have the opportunity to speak.
In short, Lavrov’s performance at the United Nations General Assembly, in any case, did not have any elements of “evading” or “fear of being ugly.”
Instead, he told everyone with practical action that before international rules, everyone is equal.
Language is only a means of communication, and should not be a strong code for each other.
In the future, international cooperation will face more challenges, but as long as there is confidence and compassion, it can be solved well at any opportunity.
This is also a basic skill that every national diplomat should possess.
Reference: British media reporter asked the Russian foreign minister to answer the question in English, the Russian foreign minister refused to answer the question in English at the United Nations