RIYADH: The Saudi pavilion at the 37th Tunis International Book Fair received 60,000 visitors, capturing their attention with its scientific, literary and cultural agencies and participating ministries.

The fair was held at the Palace of Exhibitions in Karam in the Tunisian capital from April 28 to May 7.

Visitors learned about the Kingdom’s civilization, history and scientific heritage which have all contributed to its current position on the world stage.

They were captivated by the participating publishing houses, ministries and universities’ diverse books and publications on offer.

Tunisian President Kais Saied visited the pavilion and reviewed the rare Qur’an manuscripts, hadith texts and scientific publications. He also received a commemorative shield from Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Tunisia Abdulaziz bin Ali Al-Saqr.

Tunisia’s Minister of Cultural Affairs Hayat Qattat also visited the pavilion, and reviewed the valuable resources offered by the 18 participating authorities.

Numerous other Arab and foreign ambassadors, poets, academics and students visited the pavilion to learn about Saudi culture. Saudi officials organized seminars and meetings in which Tunisian and Saudi professors and poets participated.

Al-Saqr stressed that the Saudi cultural scene is constantly improving and giving rise to writers and thinkers who have become renowned worldwide. He noted that the Kingdom pays great attention to culture and science, one of the most notable themes of Vision 2030.