Islamabad: In a major effort to further strengthen the
cultural ties between Pakistan and Romania, the “Romania Shelf” was inaugurated
at the National Library of Pakistan in Islamabad. The initiative aims to
familiarize Pakistani readers with the history, literature, arts and cultural
heritage of Romania.
The inauguration ceremony was held on the occasion of the
visit of Romanian Ambassador Dr. Dan Stoianescu to the National Library, where
he presented a special donation of various academic and literary books from
Romania to Director General Muhammad Ali Shahzad Muzaffar and his team.
These books have been published by the Romanian cultural
institution “ICR Publishing House” and include several important works based on
the history, literature, art and cultural heritage of Romania. Through these
books, Pakistani students, researchers and readers will get the opportunity to
get to know the intellectual and cultural world of Romania closely.
Speaking on the occasion, Romanian Ambassador Dr. Dan
Stoianescu said that libraries are not just a repository of books, but they are
a means of communication and mutual understanding between different nations and
cultures. According to him, the “Romania Shelf” established at the National
Library of Pakistan is actually an open invitation to discover the culture,
creativity and intellectual heritage of Romania.
He said that cooperation in the fields of education, culture
and intellectual exchange is an important pillar of the relations between
Romania and Pakistan, which will be further expanded in the future.
During the visit, the Romanian Ambassador and the Director
General of the National Library also discussed the possibility of signing a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Library of Pakistan and
the National Library of Romania. The proposed agreement will provide a formal
framework for the exchange of publications, expertise and cultural activities
between the two institutions.
The event was also attended by Deputy Head of Mission of the
Romanian Embassy Edward Preda, renowned Romanian soprano Georgiana Costeia
Gloga, Coordinator of Opera Courses at the Pakistan National Council of the
Arts (PNCA), Member of the National Assembly Syeda Nousheen Iftikhar and other
dignitaries.
The establishment of the Romanian Shelf is being described
as a manifestation of the shared commitment between the two countries to
promote people-to-people contacts and strengthen mutual understanding through
culture and education. The Romanian Embassy in Islamabad hopes that this
cultural partnership will be further expanded in the coming years.
Post a Comment