Ambassador of Qatar to the Arab Republic of Egypt, H E Salem bin Mubarak Al Shafi, stressed the importance of the participation of Qatari publishing houses in the activities of the 53rd edition of the Cairo International Book Fair, considering it an opportunity to enhance cultural cooperation between the two brotherly countries
In exclusive statement, the Ambassador said that the participation of Qatari publishing houses in the exhibition’s activities comes within the framework of the distinguished relations that bind the leadership and peoples of the two countries, and represents an enrichment of culture and a promotion of knowledge exchange between Arab peoples, and other countries, especially that the current edition of the exhibition is attended by about 51 Arab and foreign countries.
The Ambassador explained that culture is the basic means of acquaintance between peoples, and it is the way to correct wrong stereotypes, consolidate the principle of acceptance of other, respect for different opinions and ideas, and promote dialogue on all issues and topics of concern to humanity.
