Serbian Parliament speaker presents five historical books
Serbian Parliament Speaker Vladimir Orlić, along with his delegation, visited the National Library and Archives of Iran (NLAI), exploring its vast collection of books and non-book resources.
During the visit, Orlić generously donated five valuable and rare books on the cultural and social history of Serbia to the Iranian library.
According to IRNA, the donation included a significant historical manuscript belonging to Serbia’s 19th-century Constitution, which served as the foundation for the country’s constitutional law.
Additionally, a book detailing the history of the Serbian Parliament from its establishment to the present, a volume about the history of the Kosovo region, and a publication on Serbia’s cultural heritage were also among the contributions presented to the Iranian library.
Alireza Mokhtarpour, the head of Iran’s National Library and Archives, extended a warm welcome to Vladimir Orlić and his accompanying delegation, emphasizing the importance of strengthening cultural exchanges between the two countries.
Mokhtarpour highlighted the significance of implementing the memorandum of understanding between the national libraries of Serbia and Iran.
As a gesture of reciprocity, Mokhtarpour presented a valuable edition of the Divan of Hafez, the renowned Persian poet, to the Serbian guests.
Wrapping up the visit, Orlić and his delegation expressed their appreciation for the rich literary heritage preserved within Iran’s National Library and Archives.
Iran and Serbia have a longstanding cultural relationship, exemplified by Serbia’s selection as the special guest of the 31st Tehran International Book Fair in 2018.
In January, Tamara Vucic, the wife of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, also visited the NLAI. During her extensive tour of the library, Vucic generously presented a collection of 32 books on Serbia, which were showcased in a dedicated section. to NLAI