The National Library and Information System Authority on May 21 welcomed His Excellency, Ren Hongyan, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China on a courtesy visit with Paula Greene, Executive Director of NALIS.  Also present for the meeting were NALIS' Dr Beverly Ann Williams, Deputy Executive Director; Primatie Persad, Director, Public Libraries Division and Debbie Goodman, Manager, Corporate Communications.

The visit served to strengthen ties and reaffirm the importance of cultural exchange and knowledge sharing between the nations.  During the meeting, His Excellency presented NALIS with a donation of 61 titles, comprising of 122 books. Written in English, the donated collection spans a wide range of topics, including, Chinese cuisine, arts, economy, politics, festivals, craftsmanship, high-speed railway systems and robotics, to name a few.

Following the meeting, His Excellency toured the Chinese Collection housed at the Adult Library.  The donated books will be incorporated into the existing collection, expanding resources available to members of the public and enhancing opportunities for learning and greater appreciation of Chinese culture and development.

This generous contribution underscores the continued collaboration between the two nations and the strengthening of relations through literature, education and cultural engagement.