[ecr] In a statement to the APS, on the sidelines of a coordination meeting in preparation for the national and official celebration of the Amazigh New Year 2975 in Timimoun, Assad said that "the 5th edition of the President of the Republic Prize for Amazigh Literature and Language witnessed a record participation, with 180 original works submitted, reflecting the growing interest in this important cultural and scientific event."

"This increase demonstrates the growing interest in the various categories of this Prize, established in 2020 by President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune," he added.

"The President of the Republic Prize for Amazigh Literature and Language plays a leading role in promoting this linguistic and cultural heritage," Assad stressed. [/ecr]