Discussions On Digital Tools For Languages Of Small Countries Takes Place At Spazju Kreattiv
The Maltese Language Centre organised discussions on digital tools tailored for the languages of small nations, including Malta and Latvia.
His Excellency Edgars Rinkēvičs, the President of Latvia, who is currently on a State Visit in Malta, and the Minister for National Heritage, Owen Bonnici, actively participated in the discussions.
Despite their small size, both Malta and Latvia share a unique language that has evolved over time due to the socio-political history of each country. Both nations are actively working to strengthen the Maltese and Latvian languages, respectively, by employing various measures and initiatives while keeping themselves updated with the times.
Minister Owen Bonnici confirmed the government’s commitment to supporting projects that facilitate the development and distribution of linguistic tools promoting the use of the Maltese language, both in education and daily activities, particularly within the public administration.
Highlighting the potential for projects like traduzzjoni.mt to continue evolving, Minister Bonnici emphasised that the ongoing discussions provide an opportunity for various Maltese and Latvian entities to share experiences in the development of digital tools for languages.
traduzzjoni.mt is an online platform providing free translations of legal texts and official documents. This project involves the University of Malta, the State Advocate’s Office, the Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA), and the Latvian company Tilde, with the support of the Ministry for Cultural Heritage, the Arts and Local Government, and the European Commission.
President Edgars Rinkēvičs, stated that both Latvian and Maltese languages, despite the small size, are rich in history and culture.
Technological collaboration between Latvian company Tilde and the Maltese government serves as a testament that our countries can advance in ways that promote both competitiveness and the preservation of our cultural heritage.
The discussions took place at Spazju Kreattiv in Valletta and included various entities involved in work related to the Maltese language, artificial intelligence, information technology, research, and public administration.
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