Rabat – Morocco is this year’s guest of honor at the International Book Fair of the Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco (UJAT), which takes place between March 9-14 in Villahermosa.
The event welcomes writers, academics, publishers, and readers from Mexico and other countries.
Book lovers attending the fair will have the chance to explore a wide range of activities, including book presentations, author talks, workshops, and exhibitions.
The program also features cultural events that celebrate the literary and artistic heritage of the participating nations.
As the guest of honor, Morocco brings a special cultural program that includes lectures, discussions, and intellectual exchanges. Moroccan representatives will share insights into the country’s rich literary and artistic traditions while connecting with Mexican audiences.
The fair will also host the signing of a cooperation agreement between UJAT and Abdelmalek Essaâdi University in Tetouan.
This partnership aims to encourage academic exchanges, promote student and faculty mobility, and support collaborative research projects between the two universities.
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Morocco’s ambassador to Mexico, Abdelfattah Lebbar, highlighted the importance of the country’s participation, emphasizing that events like these create opportunities for cultural dialogue and strengthen ties between nations.
He pointed out that book fairs allow people from different countries to meet, share ideas, and gain a deeper understanding of each other’s culture.
Under the visionary leadership of King Mohammed VI, he said, Morocco has prioritized promoting intercultural exchange and academic cooperation as key ways to bring people together.
The ambassador noted that Morocco and Mexico have developed strong relations over the years, with culture and education playing an important role in this growth.
With the Tabasco International Book fair, Morocco marks its second cultural engagement in Tabasco, following a Moroccan cultural week held in January. The event gave Mexican audiences a chance to experience Morocco’s vibrant cultural heritage.
