AZERTAC also joined exhibition with its own stand

Baku, October 2, AZERTAC

Organized by Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Culture, the 10th edition of the Baku International Book Fair began on Wednesday at the Baku Expo Center.

Addressing the opening ceremony, Chairman of Azerbaijan Writers' Union, People's writer Anar emphasized the importance of the exhibition and described it as a remarkable event for book lovers.

This year's anniversary exhibition is dedicated to the 530th birth anniversary the great Azerbaijani poet and philosopher Muhammad Fuzuli (1494-1556).

The event is attended by 56 foreign organizations from 18 countries representing 4 continents, 110 local publishing houses and book art enterprises.

The exhibition brought together well-known writers and poets, scientists, young writers from Türkiye, Italy, China, Russia, the Republic of Korea, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Qatar, Uzbekistan, Oman, Argentina, Morocco, Venezuela, Georgia, Mexico, Colombia, Chile and Mongolia.

Poet Salam Sarvan and writer Rovshan Abdullaoghlu have been selected as honorary authors of the fair by the organizing committee.

The International Book Fair will also feature master classes for children and adults, presentations of books on inclusion and other topical issues, book signings, conferences, symposiums, competitions, readings and music hours.

Azerbaijan State News Agency (AZERTAC), a partner of the exhibition, is also among the participants of the 10th Baku International Book Fair with its stand.