According to Mehr News Agency, the Islamic Republic of Iran, with the participation of the Cultural Mission in Serbia and in cooperation with the Iran Book and Literature House, has taken part in the 69th Belgrade International Book Fair, presenting more than one hundred book titles. This event is held from October 23 to 31, 2026 at the Belgrade International Fair venue.
In this edition of the Belgrade International Book Fair, Tunisia is present as the special guest, introducing its literary heritage, cultural diversity and literary capacities.
At this fair, the book "Persian Tales" in the Serbian language will be introduced at the Islamic Republic of Iran's pavilion, with the aim of familiarizing Serbian audiences with the stories and literary heritage of Iran. Also, the new issue of the magazine "Noor" will be unveiled in line with introducing Iran's cultural and literary content to the audiences of this country. These programs, alongside the presence in the exhibition space, emphasize the importance of introducing Iranian works in the form of translation and international publication and of using the capacity of book events to expand cultural diplomacy.
Holding literary sessions, conversations with authors, introducing and unveiling new works, and special programs for children's and young adult literature are among the programs arranged for this edition of the fair. Also, introducing the literature of participating countries and expanding the connection among publishers, translators and audiences are other axes of this event.
It is worth noting that the 69th Belgrade International Book Fair is one of the important gatherings in the field of publishing and literature in the Southeast Europe region, and hosts publishers, authors, translators, researchers and book enthusiasts from various countries. This fair, with a history of several decades, provides an opportunity to introduce new works, exchange experience among publishing industry activists, and develop international cooperation. Topics such as translation rights, publishing developments and the role of literature in communication among cultures have also received attention at this event.
Iran's presence at this fair has been realized with the participation of the Cultural Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Serbia and in cooperation with the Iran Book and Literature House. This participation, in continuation of Iran's presence at previous editions of the Belgrade fair, provides an opportunity to introduce the works of Iranian authors, expand connections with publishing activists, and strengthen cultural interactions between the two countries.
The 69th Belgrade International Book Fair, with the slogan "Words Build the World," began work on October 23 and will continue until October 31, 2026 in Serbia with the participation of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and during this time will host book and literature enthusiasts and publishing activists from Serbia and various countries of the world.
Source: Mehr News Agency
