Vientiane:Mr. Xu Yongsheng, Deputy Director of the Zhejiang Library and Head of the Zhejiang Provincial Ancient Books Preservation and Research Center, has officially donated 83 cultural books to the National Library of Laos. The handover ceremony took place in the presence of Mr. Samlane Luangaphai, Director of the National Library of Laos, along with the Director of the China Cultural Center in Laos and representatives from both sides.

According to Lao News Agency, the donated collection consists of books on Chinese culture, publications highlighting the identity and heritage of Zhejiang Province, children's literature, and notable folklore. These books are available in Lao, Chinese, and English languages.

During the ceremony, Mr. Samlane Luangaphai expressed his gratitude towards the Zhejiang Library for this significant donation, which he described as a meaningful contribution to the activities commemorating the Laos-China Friendship Year and the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. He emphasized that this donation is a vital step in enhancing cooperation between the Zhejiang Library and the National Library of Laos through book exchanges and increased connectivity.

Mr. Luangaphai also acknowledged the role of the China Cultural Center in Laos as a crucial bridge for cultural cooperation between the two countries. He mentioned that the addition of these 83 books would enrich the National Library's collection, offering students, researchers, and the general public better access to Chinese culture and language resources.

Mr. Xu Yongsheng highlighted that the donation is intended to further deepen exchanges and strengthen the friendship between the two libraries. He expressed the hope that, with the support of the National Library of Laos, the books would be displayed in a dedicated bookshelf or reading corner, allowing visitors to explore and learn more about Chinese culture.