خلاصه ماشینی:
"The convention of 430 publishers, writers, and intelligentsia of the world as well as special cultural dialogue of the other nations' culture and literature at the 13th Tehran International Book Fair has created the possibility for realization of the 'dialogue among civilizations and religions' through practical participation of the scientific and cultural associations and foundations.
The evaluations of the deputy culture minister regarding the executive capabilities of the unions and publishers' guilds as well as the 13-year-long experience of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance in holding such book fairs, the gradual participation of the publishers in holding such exhibitions during recent times has been built up.
Tehran Book Fair Kicks off in Presence of President Khatami• President Seyed Mohammad Khatami said that Muslims as well as Iranians by relying on their rich cultural and moral heritage not only should think of solutions at national level to confront challenges caused under the new status quo, but also should search for mechanisms with regional and global applications in light of their outstanding situation.
Addressing the inaugural ceremony for the 13th Tehran International Book Fair, the President said: "Thinking and thoughtfulness stand high in our culture.
The aim of the book exhibit is, among others, to preserve the achievements of the Islamic Revolution as recorded in books, to familiarize the various strata of society with books and book-reading, to present an annual record of achievements in the cultural field and to introduce to the public the country's exemplary publishers."