New Delhi Book Fair has been a remarkable platform for enhancing cultural ties between Turkiye and India
Türkiye marked its strong presence at the recently concluded 32nd edition of the New Delhi Book Fair, held from February 10 to 18. The Turkish participation was organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye and the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce.
According to the Türkiye Tourism Board, the participation aimed at showcasing Turkish culture and literature while also fostering partnership opportunities between the publishing sectors of both countries.
The press statement goes on to say that the Türkiye National Stand featured approximately 2,500 works, including prestigious publications from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Turkish literature works published in foreign languages with the support of the TEDA Project as well as current publications.
It says that the national stand facilitated professional copyright negotiations, providing spaces for nine publishing houses from Türkiye to engage in discussions.
Turkiye participated in the fair for the first time in 1986
The board says that the New Delhi Book Fair served as a significant platform for promoting the TEDA project, initiated by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 2005. The project, which financially supports the translation and publication of Turkish literature into foreign languages, has seen success with 3,878 works supported in 89 countries and 63 languages. Out of these, 3,210 works have already been published and introduced to readers globally.
“The New Delhi Book Fair has been a remarkable platform for enhancing cultural ties between Turkiye and India. Our participation has not only showcased the richness of Turkish literature but also opened avenues for meaningful collaborations in the field of publishing. We are delighted to witness the positive response and look forward to deepening the cultural exchange between our two nations,” says Firat Sunel, Turkiye’s Ambassador to India.
The statement adds that Turkiye participated in the fair for the first time in 1986. This year, Türkiye came with about 2,500 works of literature, translated into several languages including Indian languages.
