Jakarta, Aug. 19 -- The Indonesian National Library (Perpusnas) is participating in the World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) 2025, hosted by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) in Kazakhstan, to advance the country's knowledge diplomacy efforts.

Ahead of the 89th edition of the congress, held in Astana from August 18-22, a Perpusnas delegation attended a ceremony commemorating Indonesia's 80th Independence Day at the Indonesian Embassy in Astana on Sunday (August 17).

In a statement issued Tuesday, Perpusnas' Principal Secretary Joko Santoso said the institution's presence at the international forum underscores Indonesia's commitment to strengthening literacy and expanding knowledge acro...