Saudi Arabia is guest of honor at Beijing International Book Fair

Saudi Arabia is guest of honor at Beijing International Book Fair

Saudi Gazette Report JEDDAH — The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission and the China National Publications Import and Export Group signed a contract, under which Saudi Arabia will be the guest of honor at the Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) 2024. The 30th BIBF, the second largest book fair in the world, will be held at the China National Convention Center from June 19 to 23 this year.The signing ceremony was held in the presence of Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah, the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission CEO Dr. Muhammad Hasan Alwan, and the China National Publications Import and Export Group CEO Li Hongwen.This move comes as part of the efforts of Saudi Arabia and China to continue cultural communication between the two countries, and to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation in the fields of literature, culture and arts, which enhances intercultural dialogue and deepens friendship and cooperation between the two countries.During its participation in the fair, Saudi Arabia will present an integrated cultural experience, led by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, with the participation of a number of bodies and entities within the cultural system, to shed light on the heritage and the rich knowledge