In the afternoon of 24th September, 2015, the National Library of Vietnam (NLV) has solemnly held a Book Donation Reception from National Library Board, through the Embassy of Singapore in Vietnam.
Attending the reception, we have the presence of Mr. Ng Teck Hean – Ambassador of Singapore in Vietnam, officials of the Embassy; Mrs. Kieu Thuy Nga – Director of the National Library of Vietnam, Heads, Deputy Heads and official representatives of library divisions.
In recent years, Singapore and Vietnam have been conducted various operation activities towards constructing, developing two countries’ prosperity and ASEAN community’s sustainability. A lot of projects and agreements in such aspects: culture, education, science and technology have been signed and implemented by two countries’ institutions and organizations. In the framework of Project “Singapore 50: Gift of book project”, on the occasion of 50th Independence Day hosted by Singapore Government, there were 10,000 books donated to 40 countries around the world including Vietnam whose representative is the NLV with more than 300 copies received from Mr. Ng Teck Hean. This shall be the precious document helping the NLV’s readers learn more about the country, people, and culture of The Lion City, especially the books written about the well-known politician Lee Kuan Yew.
Speaking at the reception, the Ambassador shared some information about history, policy, education of Singapore, as well as the cooperation potentials in Singapore and Vietnam relationship in general and in two countries’ National Libraries in particular.
On behalf of the NLV, Mrs Kieu Thuy Nga – the Director sent a warm thank to National Library Board of Singapore for supporting the NLV and wished Embassy of Singapore in Vietnam would have more practical activities cooperating with the NLV to strengthen the traditional partnership on culture between two nations.
Pictures of the reception:
Overview of the reception
Mr. Ng Teck Hean – Ambassador of Singapore Embassy in Vietnam delivering his speech at the reception
Ambassador Ng Teck Hean giving books to the NLV
Mrs. Kieu Thuy Nga – Director of the NLV delivering her speech at the reception
Representatives taking pictures together
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News, photos: Hồng Vân