A consignment of Sri Lankan books from Sri Lanka National Library and Documentation Services Board were officially handed over to the National Library Board of Singapore recently at the Central Public Library section premises.
High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Singapore, Senarath Dissanayake officially handed over the consignment of books to Deputy Director, Partnership and Strategy of the National Library Board of Singapore, Michelle LAU.
The handover of books took place as part of cultural promotion between the two countries and is expected to enhance people-to-people connections and mutual understanding. The High Commissioner and the Deputy Director discussed the possibilities of carrying out similar programmes in the future. The Deputy Director of the National Library Board thanked the High Commissioner and the National Library and Documentation Services of Sri Lanka for the handover of the book consignment.
Minister of the High Commission, Priyanga Nanayakkara and the Assistant Director of Partnership and Strategy Group of the National Library Board of Singapore, Averil Tan were also present on the occasion.
