Algiers: The 28th Algiers International Book Fair has commenced with the participation of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Representing Iran at this cultural event, the Iran Book and Literature House has put on display hundreds of titles covering a range of fields.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the presence of Iran's publishing industry at the fair marks a return after several years of absence. Recognized as one of the largest cultural events in Africa, the fair began on October 29, 2025, and will continue until November 8, 2025.

The theme for this year's fair is 'The Book: A Crossroads of Cultures.' The event features 1,254 publishers from 49 countries, including 290 Algerian publishers. Visitors will have access to over 240,000 book titles, and the fair will host a variety of cultural activities, including lectures and poetry evenings.