Morocco participates in Algiers' international book fair

Morocco is participating in the 6th international book fair of Algiers held September 19 through 24, a statement by the Moroccan ministry of culture and communication said.

This participation is part of "the consolidation of cultural cooperation between Morocco and Algeria," the statement said.

Nearly 400 publishing houses have confirmed participation in the fair that will pay tribute to Algerian writers Mohamed Dib and Abdelhamid Benhadouga.

The fair features in addition to exhibitions, several round tables on Algerian literature in the nineties, copyright and publishing in the Mediterranean, copyright and code of ethics, writing and freedom, computer science and literary criticism.