Latin America boosts Qatar National Library’s book collection
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Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library received a selection of books from Latin American countries during a special ceremony marking the latest milestone...
Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library received a selection of books from Latin American countries during a special ceremony marking the latest milestone in its journey of promoting cultural understanding.
Held at the Library yesterday, the ceremony brought together Minister of State and President of Qatar National Library H E Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kawari, and Peru’s Ambassador to Qatar and Dean of the Group of Latin America and Caribbean (GRULAC) Embassies to Qatar, Jose Benzaquen along with the ambassadors of the group’s countries.
The event was the latest in a series of initiatives undertaken by the Library to promote knowledge exchange and strengthen cultural relations with diplomatic missions.
Spanning a variety of topics, the books shed light on the rich history and heritage of Peru, Guatemala, Mexico, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Argentina, Venezuela, Uruguay, Guyana, El Salvador, Ecuador, Cuba, Haiti and Paraguay.
H E Dr. Al Kawari said the event reflected Qatar’s collaborative spirit and its policy of openness to the world.
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