Iran has been selected as the Guest of Honor at the 28th Moscow International Book Fair (MIBF).

Director of the event Sergei Kaykin met Iran�s cultural attach� to Russia Reza Maleki and described the plans and facilities available for Iran as the Guest of Honor to carry out its cultural programs, Public Relations Office of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization quoted him as saying.

Maleki in turn expressed hope that due to the long-standing cultural relations between Tehran and Moscow, Iran�s participation will open a new chapter in cooperation between the two in terms of books and publications.

The Moscow International Book Fair (MIBF) was established in 1977 and is an official member of the International Organization of Book Publishers. At the 28th MIBF which is slated for June 2016, the Cultural Fairs Institute (ICFI) will represent Iran.

By Financial Tribune