News

On September 10, the ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco Mr. Hassan Hami visited Azerbaijan National Library. Azerbaijani-Moroccan cultural relations, mutual cooperation between National Libraries of two countries were discussed during the meeting. The ambassador noted ancient Azerbaijani manuscripts existing at their collections. “I suppose there are also Arabic manuscripts in your collections. These items will awake great interest for both sides”- he said.

Expressing his satisfaction with the meeting, the director of Azerbaijan National Library Karim Tahirov in his return gave information on Moroccan-related events, exhibitions held at the National Library. He spoke about the exhibition entitled “Medieval Arabic Medical Manuscripts”.  He stated: “As you mentioned, I hope Arabic manuscripts at our collections will raise your interest.”

For the further expansion of the mutual cooperation, it was suggested to sign Memorandum between National Libraries of two countries in near future. It is expected to hold official signing ceremony in Baku in October-November.