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Chirac moves to save dying languages

China Daily | Updated: 2008-06-10 08:09

Jacques Chirac, emerging from the shadows a year after exiting France's presidency, yesterday launched a new foundation aimed at saving dying languages and cultures and protecting the environment.

Chirac, 75, has kept a low profile since turning over power to rival Nicolas Sarkozy in May 2007 and wrapping up more than 40 years in French politics.

The Chirac Foundation, based near the presidential palace in central Paris, will use private donations to help improve water supplies in poor countries and fight against deforestation and desertification.

Chirac moves to save dying languages

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