PARAMARIBO, SURINAM, June 6, 2003: In a bid to get Hindi established as an international language, the 7th World Hindi Conference began here today with the singing of Saraswati Vandana. Surinam President Ronaldo declared the four-day conference open with nearly 400 delegates from 20 countries participating, the largest contingent being from India. Indian President Kalam said the conference would enrich both Hindi and Surinam. He complimented the people of Surinam, particularly those of Indian origin, for their efforts to develop Hindi. Terming Hindi as a “living embodiment” of cultural unity in the country, another speaker today asked scholars to work with full dedication to get the language its place of pride at the international level.
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