Iranian and Indian officials have signed memorandum of understanding in the field of publication and book exhibition in line with expanding cultural cooperation between the two countries.

The MoU was signed on Wednesday in the presence of the head of the National Book Union of India and the managing director of Iran Book and Literature House Ali Ramezani a report by the Iranian Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance's public relations department said.

According to the MoU, Iranian and Indian publishers will present their works in the exhibitions of the two countries as part of efforts to facilitate the cultural interactions between Tehran and New Delhi.

According to the MoU, the booths needed by both sides in Tehran and New Delhi international book fairs will be provided for free.

The 31st edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) officially began on Saturday (February 25) at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The literary event, which is scheduled to go on till March 5, has been organized by the National Book Trust (NBT) in collaboration with the India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO), according to Iran Press.

Iran has an active presence in the Book Fair with more than 600 books and Iran’s booth was warmly welcomed by Indian professors and students.

Shri Yuvraj Malik, Director of National Book Trust, India (under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India) hailed the signing of the MoU a good start as both countries are looking for more cooperation.