President Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik has called for national programs to be introduced to foster “respect and love” for the Dhivehi language.
Speaking at a function organised by the Dhivehi Language Academy, the President stated that the promotion and preservation of the language was a national duty rather than the responsibility of an institution.
President Waheed warned that by neglecting work aimed at the growth of Dhivehi, it risked being buried.
During the function, 30 seconds were observed as a sign of respect for the Dhivehi language, the President’s Office said.
Waheed went on to express concern over the misuse of Dhivehi by Maldivians and youth, before appealing to all parents, guardians and teachers to protect the language.
President’s Office Spokesperson Masood Imad told Minivan News there was no risk of the language being “put to one side” in place of another.
“The concern regarding the misuse of the language was in reference to slang coming into Dhivehi. The language is certainly not dying,” he added.
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