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On May 14 the International Book Fair had been opened in Italian city Turin in which Azerbaijan participated as “special guest country”. Representing our country in this prestigious event, as part of the delegation led by the First Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Ministry Vagif Aliyev, director of the National Library prof. Tahirov Karim, and the scientific secretary Amina Jafarova were also there.  The stand of  Azerbaijan matching the design of the Maiden Tower, and Old City walls,  had been organized on the 50m² leased area by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. More than 300 sophisticated design books demonstrated there, reflects rich culture of our country, tourism potential, the truth of Karabakh, and other issues. Books about the activities of the great Leader Haydar Aliyev, the President Ilham Aliyev and the  first Lady of  Azerbaijan, the president of Haydar Aliyev Foundation Mehriban Aliyeva had been met with the interest of the participants of the exhibition. Visitors paid special attention to "Baku-2015" the first European Games, and video, that displayed on the monitor of Azerbaijani pavilion related to this prestigious sporting event met with great interest. During the exhibition, as well as the presentation of a number of books about the history, culture, international relations of Azerbaijan and other topics published in Italian,  and distribution of promotional and advertising materials about our country to the participants intended. The exhibition is also an important tool for propagating our rich national culture, growing publishing and printing industry, the art of the book, and it is also a tool for delivery of the large-scale construction works in the country to the world. It should be noted that  books about Azerbaijan that exhibited on the stand of "Sandro Teti Editore" publishing house of Italy, caused great interest of the participants. On the occasion of Azerbaijan being “special guest country”, there will be a special ceremony in the exhibition organized by the Culture and Tourism Ministry. Also, the delegation is expected to hold a series of meetings.

The exhibition will last till the 18th of May.