Iraq to be special guest at 36th Tehran Int’l Book Fair
Iraq will be the special guest at the 36th Tehran International Book Fair, set to take place from May 7 to 17, 2025, at Imam Khomeini Mosalla in Tehran.
The agreement for Iraq’s special guest status was confirmed in a meeting on March 10 between Mohsen Javadi, the head of the Cultural Affairs Department of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance of Iran, and The Minister of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities, Ahmed Fakak Al-Badrani, IRNA reported.
The meeting also included key cultural figures such as Ayoub Dehghan Kar, the cultural and scientific advisor to Iran’s Cultural Affairs Department; Gholam Reza Abazari, Iran’s cultural attaché in Iraq; and other cultural officials from both countries.
During the meeting, both sides emphasized the importance of strengthening cultural interactions and expanding bilateral cooperation in publishing and literature. The participants acknowledged that Iraq’s participation as a special guest could foster deeper cultural ties between the two nations.
The Tehran International Book Fair is Iran’s largest cultural event, annually attracting publishers, writers, and book enthusiasts from around the globe. This year’s event, the 36th edition, is expected to strengthen the cultural bond between Iran and Iraq further, showcasing a range of literary works from both countries.