Today, February 21, we celebrate International Mother Language Day. This is the day when we have the opportunity to remember the beauty and richness of the Ukrainian language, its importance for our people and culture.

The Ukrainian language is not just a way of communication. It is the code of our nation, the key to understanding our past, present and future. This is the language used by Shevchenko and Franko, Lesya Ukrainka and Ivan Kotlyarevskyi. It is the language in which we communicate with family and friends, dream and create.

Today, when our country is fighting for its independence, it is more important than ever to protect and respect our native language. This is our contribution to the common cause - the preservation of Ukrainian identity and Ukrainian culture.

Let's treat our native language with respect and love, because it is what unites us, makes us stronger and gives us hope for a better future.