The Peruvian embassy in Qatar promotes Latin American literature with a donation of books to the National Library of Qatar
Thanks to the initiative of the Peruvian ambassador to Qatar, José Benzaquen, and with the collaboration of the Group of Latin American and Caribbean Countries (GRULAC), a donation of books to the National Library of Qatar was made on June 25.
The donation was handed over to the Chairman of the National Library of Qatar, Minister of State and Deputy Prime Minister, Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kawari through an official ceremony.
Among the donated books, “The Art of Torre Tagle” from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru, “Peru: World Heritage Sites” from the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Peru and “Entre Huellas y Arenas” from Mocy Producciones stand out.
The ceremony was attended by the heads of mission of Haiti, El Salvador, Guyana, Ecuador, Argentina, Venezuela, Mexico, Uruguay, Paraguay, Cuba, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic and Panama, who also contributed publications on various topics.
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Promoting cultural exchange and understanding
The donation of books to the Qatar National Library represents an important step to strengthen diplomatic and cultural relations between Qatar and Latin America. It not only encourages cultural diplomacy, but also promotes an enriching exchange of knowledge and perspectives between both regions.
The donated books, which include significant works such as “The Art of Torre Tagle” and “Peru: World Heritage Sites,” offer an opportunity to learn about the rich cultural, historical and natural heritage of Peru and other Latin American countries. This initiative not only seeks to enrich the collection of the National Library of Qatar, but also to promote the understanding and appreciation of the cultural diversity of Latin America among readers and visitors from other places in the world.
