Sayyid Fahd receives Paris book fair chief, discusses cultural cooperation

Muscat: His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers yesterday received Vincent Montagne, Chairman of Paris International Book Fair, President of French Publishers Association, who is currently visiting the Sultanate as a guest of honour in the 25th version of Muscat International Book Fair.
The guest conveyed greetings of French officials along with best wishes of further progress and growth to the Sultanate.
After Sayyid Fahd welcomed the guest, means of cooperation were reviewed in the cultural and knowledge fields due to their importance in encouraging intellectual and literal innovations and promoting cohesion and understanding among people.
Sayyid Fahd thanked the guest for the attention and appreciation extended by the French officials to the Omani delegation during the Sultanate’s participation in the 39th edition of Paris International Book Fair.
On his turn, the guest highlighted the importance of Muscat International Book Fair during its silver jubilee.
The fair is an important occasion to highlight achievements of 50 years of Renaissance, as well as spotlighting Oman’s ancient history and bright present. The meeting was attended by Dr. Abdulmonam bin Mansoor Al Hasani, Minister of Information.