King Abdulaziz Public Library Board At Peking University Focuses On Resource Development And Cultural Cooperation

The King Abdulaziz Public Library Branch at Peking University convened its ninth board meeting today. The session was led by Faisal bin Abdulrahman bin Muammar, the General Supervisor of the Library. Attendees included Dr. Ren Yu Zhong, Vice President of Peking University, and board members from both Saudi Arabia and China.

The meeting highlighted the approval of 2025 as the "Saudi-Chinese Cultural Year." This initiative is a collaboration between Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Culture and China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism. It aims to showcase the cultural and civilizational ties between the two nations through various joint activities and programs.

The General Supervisor emphasized that this cultural year would be pivotal in exploring the shared history, present, and future of Saudi Arabia and China. He called for increased efforts to organize events and agreements that reflect this cooperation. The goal is to enhance cultural understanding on both popular and international levels.

He also noted that the partnership between the King Abdulaziz Public Library and Peking University exemplifies a leading model of cultural and educational collaboration. This partnership aims to strengthen strategic relations and deepen cultural connections between the Saudi and Chinese peoples.

The meeting reviewed the branch's 2024 annual report, which covered resource development, improved information services, and cultural activities organized with the library's main center in Riyadh. Discussions also included plans for advancing cultural and scientific cooperation between Saudi Arabia and China in the coming year.

This collaboration serves as a testament to the fruitful relationship between the two countries, aiming to foster mutual understanding through shared cultural initiatives. The board remains committed to enhancing these ties through strategic planning and execution of joint programs.

With inputs from SPA