Envoys laud International Book Fair

The 31st edition of the Doha International Book Fair (DIBF) provides an opportunity to exchange literature, introduce young children to reading, and promote the rich culture and heritage of various countries, three diplomats have said.“As I walk around the exhibition, I was very impressed by the quality of the booths, they are just beautiful and well-constructed but also the variety of books that are available here,” US embassy chargé d’affaires Natalie A Baker said, describing DIBF as a landmark event and a world-renowned book fair.“We are very proud to be a participant… and to walk around and see books from all over the world, from Turkey to India to Italy, France, and the US, and Qatar of course is so wonderful,” she added. “I hope to walk around the booths even more to spend more time to listen to the music that is playing in the background but also to read some of the literature that comes from across the world that’s available here.”The event, being held under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, opened on January 13 and will run until January 22 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC). Themed 'Knowledge is Lighttarget="_blank"'>