A day after the inauguration of Asia’s largest book fair at Pragati Maidan - 43th World Book Fair - the delegates from China and India on Sunday said the event will strengthen bilateral relationship between both the countries.
During the ‘CEOspeak’ an event of India — China Publishing Development Forum — le Yucheng, ambassador, Embassy of People’s Republic China said the ongoing World Book Fair is a historic moment as people of both the nations will exchange cultural legacy.
“Publishers from China will share common platform and this will not only boost the economy of publishing industry of both the nations but also strengthen bilateral relations,” said Yucheng.
Talking more about the relevance of books, the ambassador further said publishing industry of China will look further to look more opportunity in New Delhi. “By having more Chinese books in New Delhi market will encourage people to learn Chinese language and vice versa. This will help to make cultural legacy strong,” he said further.
Sun Shoushan, Vice Minister, State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film And Television, People’s Republic of China said future of digital publishing will be more bright as content is now easily available in devices with e-paper and books.
Giving assessment to women and young writers, Baldeo Bhai Sharma, Chairman, National Book Trust of India, said women and young writers also contributing in literary world.
The theme of book fair is cultural heritage of China and India. China is the guest of honour country.