ISLAMABAD, Oct 22 (APP):National Book Foundation (NBF), Pakistan, has explored new opportunities for cooperation with a Turkish publishing house to promote quality children’s literature and expand international publishing partnerships.
In this regard, Mr Murad Ali Mohmand, Director (Headquarters), National Book Foundation, met with Mr Osman, a representative of a Turkish publishing house, on the sidelines of the Baku International Book Fair 2026, held at the Baku Expo Center, Azerbaijan, said a message received here on Thursday.
During the meeting, both representatives discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation, including the promotion of children’s literature, translation of selected publications, exchange of publishing rights and possibilities for joint publishing ventures.
They also exchanged books and expressed their willingness to explore collaborative initiatives aimed at providing young readers in Pakistan and Türkiye with access to engaging, informative and high-quality literary works.
The discussions highlighted the importance of translating children’s books into local languages to create new reading opportunities and introduce younger generations to each other’s cultures, traditions and social values. Both sides also considered potential arrangements concerning book selection, copyright, publishing rights and other related matters, subject to further consultations and mutual agreement.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Murad Ali Mohmand reaffirmed the National Book Foundation’s commitment to cultivating reading habits among children and young people, ensuring access to quality literature and promoting Pakistani literary works at the international level. He expressed hope that stronger engagement with Turkish publishers would pave the way for meaningful and sustainable literary and publishing partnerships in the future.
The meeting at the Baku International Book Fair marked a positive step towards further strengthening the longstanding brotherly relations between Pakistan and Türkiye through literary, educational and cultural cooperation.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
