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Saudi Prince Faisal bin Farhan will present the positions of Islamic countries in the absence of Israel, which has declined to attend the summit

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[–] 5BC2E7@lemmy.world 0 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Context is important. Consider the context and re read the comments.

[–] HikingVet@lemmy.ca -1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Like what?

I'm sure more than one of those people have issues with languages that some of the others are well versed in, and interpreters have been part of international diplomacy as long as there has been diplomacy.

[–] 5BC2E7@lemmy.world -1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

The context is multicultural international relations. While it’s not impossible to have a good understanding of other cultures without learning their languages and reading relevant literature in the original language rather than a translation it’s highly unlikely.

[–] Maalus@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Again, so what? Others have already pointed out that translations and interpreters work. Is english suddenly the national language of all of Europe?

[–] 5BC2E7@lemmy.world -1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

It’s fine if you disagree. That counterpoint was refuted already.

[–] Maalus@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Nothing has been "refuted" more than a "nu uuuuuh!"

You still haven't said what's the issue with translations or interpreters.