Dicho literalmente en el discurso oficial de apertura de la primera Conferencia sobre la Enseñanza de la Lengua y Cultura Árabes en el marco de la Asamblea nacional de Francia (el parlamento):
The French government is strongly advocating the teaching of Arabic language and civilization in French schools. Not surprising, considering the number of Arabs and Muslims in France, and the unctuous deference with which they are treated by officials, beginning notably with Nicolas Sarkozy, who cannot praise enough the splendor of Arabic contributions to the world.
The French National Assembly was the scene of a meeting earlier this month of the first Conference on the Teaching of Arabic Language and Culture, attended by a variety of interested parties. There was much wearisome blather about the need for «dialogue.» Marrakech, a Moroccan website, reports:
This gathering, initiated by Convergence Méditerranée and the Institut du Monde Arabe (Institute of the Arab World, pictured above left) saw a great number of ambassadors from Arabic countries, as well as representatives from the worlds of business, culture, education, research and professional associations come together to examine and discuss the socio-cultural, political and economic ramifications connected to the project. Their first concerns revolved around a shared identity, the transmission of a common heritage and the building of bridges to facilitate an intercultural dialogue and a mutually beneficial rapprochement.
In his message to the participants, French President Nicolas Sarkozy called Arabic the «language of the future, of science and of modernity,» and expressed the hope that «more French people share in the language that expresses great civilizational and spiritual values.»
Pero ¿de qué vas, Nicolás? Si es cierto, los franceses deberían tomar nota.
Arabic – Language of the Future
PS: A lo mejor también es la lengua del futuro en España, porque la UE un estatus de «país privilegiado» a Marruecos (Le Maroc est presque membre de l’UE). El siguiente paso es el de candidato oficial. Ya es el primer beneficiario de los fondos europeos. 654 millones de euros para el período 2007-1010.
En español: Marruecos y la UE. Otro mas “pa dentro ” y que vengan mas, que todavía somos pocos.