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May 27, 2008

Royal library of Netherlands presented books provided by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation

Ceremony was held by the Azerbaijani Embassy to the Kingdom of Netherlands and the Motherland European Azerbaijani Women Union acting in this country to present books on our country provided by Heydar Aliyev Foundation to the Royal Library of Netherlands.

 

According to the Embassy, Ambassador Fuad Isgandarov gave detailed information of the 90-year history of our country, achievements gained for this period, its modern economic development, oil strategy and culture.

 

He noted presenting of books talking about the past, present and future of our country to the Royal Library of Netherlands just by Heydar Aliyev Foundation after signing the memo this March on cooperation in field of library science is of special importance. 

 

Detailed information was provided in the event on books reflecting life of national leader Heydar Aliyev and his intensive action for the people of Azerbaijan. The modern independent Republic of Azerbaijan – the masterpiece of Heydar Aliyev has taken its worthy place in the international relations system.

 

Then, books about Arif Babayev, Mstislav Rostropovich, Letif Kerimov, Rafig Babayev who gave special contributions to the culture of Azerbaijan, as well about culture, history and nature of Azerbaijan were presented to the Holland party.

 

In addition, books talking about Armenian aggression to Azerbaijan were presented to the Royal Library of Netherlands. 

 

Acting director of the Royal Library, chief of Precious Books and Collections Office Matays van Otegem expressed deep gratitude to the leadership of Heydar Aliyev Foundation for books presented, stressing for Holland readers these books will be the new information sources about the dynamically developing country with rich history and culture as Azerbaijan. 

 

Van Otegem said furthering the humanitarian cooperation between Azerbaijan and Netherlands the initiative by Heydar Aliyev Foundation may be the sample of development of the dialog of cultures for all European states. He emphasized books presented by Heydar Aliyev Foundation will be included in the most precious collections of the Royal Library of Netherlands.