The Ministry of Culture’s pavilion participating in the 27th Algiers International Book Fair witnessed a great turnout from the Algerian public participating in the exhibition.
Mohammed Hassan al-Kuwari, Director of the Publications and Translation Department at the Ministry of Culture, said in a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA) that the Algerian turnout at the Qatari pavilion exceeded expectations, as those in charge of the pavilion felt the Algerian people’s love for everything Qatari, which reflects the strength and solidity of the close relations between the two countries and their brotherly peoples.
He added that the Qatari pavilion is rich in containing many publications and Qatari heritage and many activities carried out by Qatari writers and experts in the field of culture, pointing out the importance of direct communication with the Algerian reader to meet his desires and answer his questions related to Qatari culture.
The pavilion of the Ministry of Culture and the Qatari publishing houses participating in the exhibition attracted the attention of fair’s visitors from academics, students and those interested in culture and knowledge.
This year’s edition of the Algiers International Book Fair includes about 1,007 participations from 40 countries around the world, including 290 local exhibitors, in addition to the participation of 350 guests from 24 countries within the framework of a comprehensive cultural programme that includes seminars, dialogues and meetings, in addition to allocating an integrated program for children that includes educational, educational and recreational activities.
