Topic: 2024-Indigenous Languages
Country: Belarus
Delegate Name: Julian Andare
On the world stage, the spread of languages more dominant than others is ultimately for the better of society. Small, unused, or easily misinterpreted languages should be phased out in favor of languages that are easily understood on the world stage. As President Lukashenko said, “Nothing great can be expressed in Belarusian There are only two great languages in the world: Russian and English.” Smaller languages, including Belarusian should not be taught in schools and instead greater languages should be taught to improve intercooperation in the international community, and to strengthen alliances around the world. Resistance to the change is nothing short of a display of nationalism and over-patriotism for one’s nation. Any individual who resists this change deserves to be seen as an extremist and someone who is fighting against the greater good of their nation. The government of Belarus is working to integrate the languages and ideals of Russia into schools and institutions in Belarus. This allows for greater cooperation with Russia, and other nations who speak the language. English speaking nations should take a secondary role. Under no circumstances should any form of indigenous languages be used in any sort of official business. While usage of these languages in non-official settings is inevitable, such usages should be limited and contained. Meanwhile, the private sector and the other member states should have absolutely no incentive to protect and maintain these languages, as it is in their best interest to promote international business deals and trade. Such preservation will show the nationalist and extremist agenda of these entities and their attempt to stall international cooperation and delay advancements in technology. Misutilization of municipal resources on these superficial concerns should be of the utmost priority for any entity. However, governments and local municipalities should work in cooperation with local indigenous groups to preserve their cultures and lands within their own communities. This knowledge is successful in contributing to the wealth of knowledge that is held around the world. However, this should not take precedent over the international cooperation of nations.
