During the Regional Conference on Publishing in the Caucasus and the Black Sea

Bodour Al Qasimi: The Book Builds Bridges of Dialogue

Bodour Al Qasimi launched the Georgian translation of her book "The World Book Capital".

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Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of the International Publishers Association, stressed the importance of the role of publishers in promoting the principles of dialogue and understanding, which contribute to the consolidation of peace during conflicts, noting - during a speech to members of the delegations participating in the Regional Conference on Publishing in the Caucasus and the Black Sea Basin countries in the capital. Georgian Tbilisi - To the importance of the book and the word in building bridges of dialogue and understanding, ending divisions, and rejecting fanaticism.

Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi highlighted the most prominent challenges facing publishers and delaying their recovery from the repercussions of the pandemic, and the impact it has on the supply chain, and copyright, calling on the publishing industry and its workers to meet the challenges by strengthening partnerships and teamwork.

Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi's visit to Georgia came at a time when Tbilisi was concluding its celebrations for the title of World Book Capital for 2021, awarded by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

The President of the International Publishers Association praised the city and its vibrant program full of cultural, literary and creative activities, considering that this title will constitute a cultural heritage and leave a positive and sustainable impact, just as happened after the celebrations of Sharjah as World Book Capital 2019.

During the visit, Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi met with members of the Georgian Booksellers and Publishers Association.

The Georgian translation of her children's book "The World Book Capital" was launched during a reading session in English.

President of the International Federation of Publishers:

• “The title of the World Book Capital will constitute a cultural heritage, and will leave a positive and sustainable impact.”

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