Algiers Book Fair Deepens Palestinian Solidarity, Regional Ties

The 29th Algiers International Book Fair recently featured a high-level Algerian delegation, led by Azzouz Naciri, President of the Council of the Nation, on a visit to the Palestinian state pavilion. The delegation was greeted by Palestine's Ambassador to Algeria, Fayez Abu Aita, and included prominent figures such as the Speaker of the National People's Assembly and the Minister of Culture and Arts, alongside other ministers and officials, as reported by the Palestinian Embassy in Algeria.

During the visit, Ambassador Abu Aita underscored the International Book Fair's importance in fostering culture and strengthening the role of books in building awareness and envisioning the future. He specifically lauded Algeria's consistent and supportive stance on the Palestinian issue. The visit concluded with Ambassador Abu Aita presenting the complete poetic works of the late Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish to the Algerian officials, recognizing their appreciation for his cultural and national legacy.

Beyond the emphasis on solidarity, the fair served as a platform for rich cultural exchange, highlighted by a notable Tunisian presence of thinkers, writers, and poets. The event also featured an Arab poetry evening, inaugurated by Jordanian poet Jumana Al-Tarawneh. This session included several Arab poets such as Abdelrazzaq Al-Rabiei, Abdullah Issa, Hassan Al-Zahrani, Lakhdar Baraka, Fateh Alla, Shirin Al-Adawi, and Sumaya Al-Yaqubi, with Algerian poet Ibrahim Saddiki managing the discussion, further illustrating the fair's role in promoting regional literary engagement.