On July 8, Colombia’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan Luis Fernando Cuartas Ayala and Chargé d’Affaires, Consul of the Colombian Embassy in Azerbaijan Andrés Felipe Giraldo López visited the National Library of Azerbaijan.
Professor Karim Tahirov, director of the library, briefed the guests on the institution’s activities and ongoing projects. He noted that the National Library of Azerbaijan has signed cooperation memorandums with nearly 60 libraries around the world. “In 2023, we signed a memorandum of mutual cooperation with the National Library of Colombia. The International Book Exchange, conducted under the UNESCO Convention, plays a vital role. The library currently engages in international book exchange with over 95 national and university libraries worldwide. Over the past three years, we have sent 52 book copies to the National Library of Colombia. With the support of the Embassy, our existing cooperation will be further expanded. It is possible to establish a ‘Literature Corner’ in both national libraries,” he added.
Ambassador Luis Fernando Cuartas Ayala expressed his readiness to support the expansion of cooperation between the libraries and the development of international book exchange. The ambassador stated that he is always ready to cooperate with the National Library of Azerbaijan.
Later, the guests toured the National Library followed by the exchange of gifts.