PH Embassy Donates Books to National Library of Iran

Ambassador to Iran Wilfredo C. Santos (right) hands over the donated books to National Library of Iran International Relations Officer Reza Mohajer. (Tehran PE photo)

TEHRAN 11 September 2019 — The Philippine Embassy in Tehran donated two books to the National Library of Iran (NLI) to start off the institution’s Filipiniana books collection on 25 August 2019.

Ambassador  to Iran Wilfredo C. Santos conveyed his appreciation to NLI for the privilege of donating books on the Philippines, and hoped that the books will give Iranians, especially the youth, access to information and knowledge to better understand the Philippines, its people, rich culture, customs and tradition, and heritage.

He added that the Embassy will continue to donate books which celebrate cultural diversity, and foster mutual understanding between the Philippines and Iran.

NLI International Relations Officer Reza Mohajer received the donated books. He said that the book donation is a great opportunity for the NLI to expand its growing collection of resources.

The Embassy donated “Pasaporte”, a coffee table book on the history of Philippine travel documents, as well as “Pearl of the Orient”, a book on Philippine shellcraft art by Ambassador Jose Maria Cariño and Sonia Ner.

It intends to donate more books on Philippine history, culture, as well as seminal works of Philippine literary luminaries, including those of national hero Jose Rizal, among many others.

The Philippines and Iran are celebrating 55 years of cordial bilateral ties this year, and relations between the two countries continue to strengthen and expand to include cultural and social engagements, as well as other non-traditional areas of cooperation. END

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