Italian oriental researcher sees bright prospect for Persian language

1394/02/19-09:40

An Italian researcher in oriental studies says a bright prospect is ahead of the Persian language taking into account the cultural and social developments on the ground in the Islamic Republic.

Rafael Maurio was speaking in a panel discussion on Persian language learning at the 28^th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) that is underway in Tehran.

The linguist said the Italian community came in contact with the Persian language early in the 19^th century.

Recounting his acquaintance with Farsi, the Italian researcher said he first came in touch with Arabic and then took up an interest for Persian some 15 years ago.

The linguist maintained that the Persian language endured a critical moment due to political developments in Iran, adding however the language had survived the crisis and heads towards a bright condition.

Touching on his studies in Persian, Maurio said he was engaged in translating the Iranian civil law into his native language.

Titled ‘Sa’adi Foundation and Persian Graduates,’ the panel discussion was held in the international section of the fairground on Friday and was also joined by deputy of international affairs in the foundation, Mohammad Reza Darbandi, and post-graduate student in Persian language at Tehran-based Allama Tabataba’i University, Javier Arnandas.