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The 40th Annual Meeting of the Conference of European National Librarians (CENL) has successfully concluded. During the meeting, reports on the organization's activities were presented, and discussions focused on the application of artificial intelligence in libraries, audience development, equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as user spaces and services in national libraries.

Presentations were also delivered on the preservation of multilingual cultural heritage data in the digital age and its role in building an AI-ready Europe.

Participants engaged in working group discussions, exchanging views on current priorities and challenges in modern library activities. The outcomes of these discussions were subsequently presented, and future areas of activity were identified.

As part of the meeting, Professor Karim Tahirov, Director of the Azerbaijan National Library named after M.F. Akhundov, presented the books Azerbaijan National Library, An Inexhaustible Treasure, and Azerbaijani Carpets in World Collections, as well as a map of Azerbaijan, to Claude Conter, Director General of the National Library of Luxembourg. During their meeting, the two directors exchanged views on strengthening cooperation between their libraries and exploring opportunities for future joint initiatives.

The event concluded with closing remarks by CENL President Frank Scholzen. The National Library of Sweden was also introduced as the host of the next annual meeting, scheduled for 2027.

The 40th CENL Annual Meeting, hosted by the National Library of Luxembourg, concluded with a commemorative group photograph of the participants.