Manama: The Thai embassy in Qatar has donated valuable books to Qatar National Library (QNL) as part of a diplomatic initiative aimed at promoting cultural relations and exchange.
Dr Claudia Lux, Project Director of Qatar National Library received the books from Ambassador Piroon Laismit. Dr Lux expressed her appreciation and gratitude to the ambassador for the generous donation.
“Book is a reflecting medium of philosophy, ways of thinking and civilisation of each country,” Laismit said. “Donating books about Thainess is one of the ways of shaping the corrected idea about Thailand among foreigners and also as a medium of promoting better understanding between Thais and Qataris who have different cultures and ways of life. With this educational cooperation, the people-to-people ties and understanding especially among the younger generation can be strengthened,” he said.
Dr Lux said that relations between Qatar and Thailand were strong and distinguished and played a great role in promoting cultural and historical exchanges between the two countries. “The donated books will enrich the Library’s collection and enhance researchers’ opportunities for study and awareness of Thai culture,” she said.
QNL, as part of its activities, organises cultural and educational events including the QNL Heritage Collection Open Day held annually in April to celebrate the Unesco’s International Day for Monuments and Sites.
The library also stages community events and training sessions on the use of online resources available to researchers, students and residents of Qatar.