The Embassy of Romania in Pakistan has established "Romanian Bookshelf" at the National Library in Islamabad.

The launching ceremony of the "Romanian Bookshelf" was held at the National Library in Islamabad.

On the occasion, Ambassador of Romania, Dr Dan Stoenescu formally presented a donation of Romanian books to Director General National Library Muhammad Ali Shahzad Muzaffar.

Addressing the ceremony, the Ambassador of Romania said strengthening cooperation in education, culture, and knowledge exchange is an essential pillar of the Romania-Pakistan partnership.

He said the establishment of the Romanian Bookshelf reflects the shared commitment of Romania and Pakistan to deepening people-to-people ties and promoting mutual understanding through culture and education. It is also not only a collection of books, but also an open invitation to discover Romania's spirit, creativity, and scholarship.

The Romanian Ambassador and Director General National Library also discussed prospects of signing a Memorandum of Understanding between the National Library of Pakistan and the National Library of Romania.

They emphasized that such an agreement would establish a formal framework for long-term institutional cooperation between the two libraries, facilitating exchanges of publications, expertise, and joint cultural initiatives.

The donation of books, comprising volumes published by the Romanian Cultural Institute Publishing House offers Pakistani readers a direct window into Romania's rich intellectual tradition and its vibrant cultural life.

Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of Romania Eduard Preda, Romanian soprano Georgiana Costea-Gluga and President of the Young Parliamentarian Forum MNA Syeda Nosheen Iftikhar also attended the ceremony.