Baghdad: The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities for Cultural Affairs, Fadhil al-Badrani, announced a high turnout at the Baghdad International Book Fair, which opened on September 2nd.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Undersecretary stated that the turnout at the Baghdad International Book Fair, organized by the Ministry, is high and increasing daily. He explained that the turnout encompassed all sections of the exhibition.

He further added that the Ministry is closely monitoring the fair under the guidance of Acting Minister Sarwa Abdul Wahid, with senior staff present at the event.

Al-Badrani highlighted that the opening of the fair was sponsored by Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi and attended by President Nizar Amidi and Speaker of Parliament Haibat al-Halbousi, along with several ministers.

The Baghdad International Book Fair, running from September 2nd to 12th, has seen participation from 28 countries, including 17 Arab and 11 foreign nations, with more than 600 publishing houses represented.