Sharjah:Alberto Alejandro Farje Orna, the Ambassador of Peru to the United Arab Emirates, highlighted the significance of cultural cooperation between Peru and the UAE during the Sharjah International Publishers Conference. This year marks Peru's inaugural participation in the event, alongside the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), providing a platform to showcase Peru's literary heritage.
According to Emirates News Agency, the Ambassador met with Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, CEO of the Sharjah Book Authority, to discuss the benefits of Peru's involvement in the conference. The Ambassador expressed his hope that this participation would enhance Peru's presence and facilitate future engagements in such prestigious fairs. The Peruvian delegation included a pavilion and representatives from the publishing sector, aiming to foster professional networking and knowledge exchange.
The 16th edition of the Sharjah International Publishers Conference features 1,433 publishers from 126 countries, with Peru participating for the first time. The country is also set to join the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair, which opens on November 4th. Al Ameri welcomed the participation, emphasizing the opportunities for cultural exchange and collaboration between the two nations.
He noted that Sharjah's cultural outreach continues to grow, guided by the vision of H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi and the directives of H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi. Their leadership reinforces Sharjah's status as a global hub for cultural exchange and publishing.
