Dr. Gihan Zaki, Egypt’s Minister of Culture, received Ambassador Jassim bin Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al Thani, the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Cairo, at the ministry's headquarters today to discuss bilateral cultural cooperation.
Doha International Book Fair Invitation
During the meeting, the Qatari Ambassador delivered an official invitation from Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani, Qatar’s Minister of Culture, for Dr. Zaki to attend the opening of the 35th Doha International Book Fair.
The fair is scheduled to run from May 14 to May 23. The invitation also includes participation in various cultural activities, most notably the inauguration of the “Sour al-Azbakia” pavilion, which has been designed to replicate Egypt’s historic Al-Azbakia book market.
Egyptian Participation and Joint Initiatives
The discussions highlighted Egypt’s significant presence at the upcoming fair, represented by 71 publishing houses showcasing their latest releases—a contribution highly commended by the Qatari side.
Minister gihan Zaki welcomed the invitation, expressing her appreciation for the gesture. The meeting also addressed:
Cairo International Book Fair (58th Edition):
Preparations are underway for the upcoming fair, where Qatar will be the Guest of Honor. Both parties agreed to organize joint seminars and events to reflect the depth of bilateral relations.
Egyptian-Qatari Cultural Year 2027: The two sides discussed preliminary plans for this landmark initiative. It was agreed to form a joint working group to oversee the execution of events that honor the distinguished cultural heritage of both nations.
Key Takeaway:
This meeting marks a significant step in cultural diplomacy between Cairo and Doha, focusing on literary exchange and the upcoming Year of Culture in 2027.
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