HA NOI (VNS)— India Ambassador to Viet Nam Ranjit Rae yesterday donated his private collection of 194 books in different languages to the National Library.

In recent years, the National Library of Viet Nam and the Embassy of India have strengthened multifaceted co-operation and jointly organised many cultural events that helped to expand mutual understanding between the two countries.

"In the area of libraries, the Embassy of India has donated many books, pictures and documents as well as scholarships and professional training for staff at Vietnamese libraries," said Phan Thi Kim Dung, the National Library's director.

"The books collected during the Ambassador's career covers a wide range of topics and will be a precious resolurce for our readers," she said.-VNS