INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN-A memorandum of understanding was signed between the National Library and Archives of Iran (NLAI) and the Russian State Library on
December 11 in Moscow, to expand cultural and scientific cooperation.The cooperation agreement was concluded during an official meeting
between Gholamreza Amirkhani, president of the NLAI, and Vadim Duda, director general of the Russian State Library, on the sideline of the
BRICS National Libraries Summit, which was held in Moscow, Russia, on December 10 and 11, IRNA reported.In the meeting, both parties
emphasized the importance of expanding bilateral cooperation in cultural, scientific, and research fields, as well as multilateral
should be provided to introduce the cultural values of all countries to each other so that cultures can grow through positive and balanced
Library and a program on the great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin by Russia at the National Library and Archives of Iran.Welcoming the
provisions of the memorandum included the exchange of scientific and cultural resources, organizing joint literary and cultural events, and
developing research projects between the two countries
The agreement also encompassed exchanging specialists to work on shared historical documents, as well as advancing cataloging and
digitization efforts.Amirkhani participated in the BRICS National Libraries Summit in response to an invitation from Duda
The visit aimed at discussing the cultural and scientific potential of BRICS member countries and explore library initiatives, including the
development of shared databases and the provision of comprehensive digital services to users.The NLAI is an educational, research,
scientific, and service institute in Iran
It is the largest library in West Asia and includes over 15 million items in its collections.BRICS is an international organization
comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, the United Arab Emirates, and Iran
Initially established to highlight investment opportunities, BRICS has evolved into a geopolitical bloc, with its member states holding
annual formal summits since 2009 to coordinate multilateral policies.Relations among BRICS members are based primarily on non-interference,
equality, and mutual support
