{"id":55527,"date":"2025-11-27T20:26:20","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T20:26:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=55527"},"modified":"2025-11-30T13:03:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-30T13:03:15","slug":"national-library-of-pakistan-opens-indonesia-corner-signs-mou-to-strengthen-cooperation-in-information-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/national-library-of-pakistan-opens-indonesia-corner-signs-mou-to-strengthen-cooperation-in-information-management\/","title":{"rendered":"National Library of Pakistan Opens Indonesia Corner ! Signs MoU to Strengthen Cooperation in Information Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-55530\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Indonesia-National-Library-e1764275006561.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/>ISLAMABAD: 27 Nov 2025 &#8211; Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Division, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi Thursday inaugurated the Indonesian Book Corner at the National Library of Pakistan (NLP), marking a significant step in cultural cooperation between Pakistan and Indonesia.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the National Library of the Republic of Indonesia and the National Library of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to strengthen cooperation in the field of library and information management.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The MoU was signed by Mr. Joko Santoso, Prime Secretary of the National Library of the Republic of Indonesia, and Mr. Muhammad Ali Shahzad Muzaffar, Director General, National Library of Pakistan.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Federal Minister for National Heritage &amp; Culture Division, Mr. Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, along with the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia, graced the ceremony. Ambassadors of ASEAN countries also attended the event, adding further significance to the occasion<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-55532\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Indonesia-National-Library-2-e1764276999312.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"187\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Following the signing, the Inauguration Ceremony of the Republic of Indonesia Corner was held at the National Library of Pakistan, Strengthening cultural and knowledge exchange between the two nations.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Speaking at the event, Minister Khichi said the inauguration held special importance as both countries celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">He noted that Pakistan and Indonesia share a bond rooted in mutual respect, shared values, and longstanding cooperation in culture, education, and international forums.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>He said the Indonesian Corner would serve as a bridge between the peoples of both nations, offering access to Indonesia\u2019s literature, heritage, and intellectual traditions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSuch initiatives strengthen not only our institutions but also the people-to-people connections that define enduring friendships,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>The minister highlighted that the MoU between the two national libraries would enhance collaboration through book exchanges, joint cultural activities, training, and research cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>He appreciated the Embassy of Indonesia for its support and lauded the National Library of Pakistan for promoting international cultural linkages.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"CRSuTWyloZ\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/celebrating-75-years-of-indonesia-pakistan-enduring-trustfriendship-a-vibrant-showcase-at-the-indonesian-expo-2025\/\">Celebrating 75 Years of Indonesia\u2013Pakistan Enduring Trust&#038;Friendship: A Vibrant Showcase at the Indonesian Expo 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Celebrating 75 Years of Indonesia\u2013Pakistan Enduring Trust&#038;Friendship: A Vibrant Showcase at the Indonesian Expo 2025&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/celebrating-75-years-of-indonesia-pakistan-enduring-trustfriendship-a-vibrant-showcase-at-the-indonesian-expo-2025\/embed\/#?secret=VgHrqmyrXP#?secret=CRSuTWyloZ\" data-secret=\"CRSuTWyloZ\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Indonesian Ambassador Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Chandra Warsenanto Sukotjo<\/strong><\/em>, while addressing the ceremony, said the Indonesian Corner would help deepen mutual understanding among the people of the two brotherly countries.<\/p>\n<p>He said the facility contained books and reference materials covering Indonesia\u2019s politics, economy, security, culture, tourism, foreign policy, culinary traditions, and national development.<\/p>\n<p>The ambassador said the MoU signed between the two national libraries marked a new beginning in institutional cooperation. \u201cI am excited to see the tangible outcomes of such collaborations,\u201d he remarked, expressing confidence that bilateral ties would continue to strengthen in line with shared cultural and historical heritage.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Indonesia Culture Show at National Library Islamabad\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K3c2Gkcjmw4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Ambassador Sukotjo thanked the Ministry of National Heritage and Culture and the National Library of Pakistan for their support. He also appreciated former and current NLP leadership for their contributions to the initiative.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The event was attended by the Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Islamabad and Ambassador of Thailand, Rongvudi Virabutr, ASEAN ambassadors and high commissioners, Prime Secretary of the National Library of Indonesia, Joko Santoso, Director General of the National Library of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Shahzad Muzaffar and other distinguished guests.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"odrQGt2KRC\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-august-2025\/\">Pakistan in the World \u2013 August 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Pakistan in the World \u2013 August 2025&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-august-2025\/embed\/#?secret=ikOX087pRF#?secret=odrQGt2KRC\" data-secret=\"odrQGt2KRC\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: 27 Nov 2025 &#8211; Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Division, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi Thursday inaugurated the Indonesian Book Corner at the National Library of Pakistan (NLP), marking a significant step in cultural cooperation between Pakistan and Indonesia. 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