TUNIS, April 23 (Xinhua) -- The 40th Tunis International Book Fair opened Thursday at the Kram Exhibition Park in the northern suburbs of the Tunisian capital and will run until May 3.
Under the theme "Tunisia, Homeland of Books," this edition brings together 394 publishing houses from more than 30 countries.
President Kais Saied inaugurated the event, touring the various halls and exhibition pavilions in the presence of numerous intellectuals, thinkers, and publishing house executives.
During the presentation of this year's program, Mohamed Salah Kadri, director of the organizing committee, announced that 25 cultural activities would be held alongside the event, including 10 seminars and 15 roundtables. ■