The event, part of the fair’s official programme, was broadcast live on Libyan and Algerian national television. Organized by Libya’s Public Prosecution under the patronage of Attorney General Al-Siddiq Al-Sour, the fair runs until 27 October.
Speakers highlighted the role of cultural events such as book fairs and forums in spreading knowledge, fostering critical thinking, and strengthening Arab cultural identity amid the pressures of globalization and artificial intelligence.
Egyptian journalist Amr Yehia described cultural diplomacy as “a bridge for exchange and for building educated Arab generations,” urging continued Arab cooperation in organizing cultural gatherings.
“This is evident in the participation of more than 200 Egyptian publishing houses among a wider regional and international presence,” he said.
International guest Dr Muftau Olaleye—an advocate of education, justice, and international cooperation— praised Libya’s Public Prosecution for “transforming justice from a closed institution into a vibrant platform for public enlightenment and civic awakening.”
He added, “The presence of international scholars, authors, and legal experts at the fair demonstrates the universality of justice and the shared global responsibility to foster a culture of peace, fairness, and education.”
Media participants stressed that books remain a practical instrument for deepening respect, knowledge, rights, and duties among Libyan and Arab citizens.
They presented proposals to enhance future editions of the fair so it can consolidate its position on the literary map of Libya and the wider Arab world. Culture, they agreed, serves as a bridge both among Libya’s regions and between Libya and Arab, African, and international partners.
The symposium was attended by Counsellor Mohamed Al-Aswad, CEO of the Criminal Research and Training Centre at the Public Prosecution; Dr Abdul Salam Al-Difar, a member of the Supreme Preparatory Committee; senior officials of the Libyan Public Prosecution; and Al-Ahram writer Osama Al-Rahimi.
It also brought together writers, intellectuals, and media figures, alongside representatives of Libyan think tanks, cultural institutions, and legal bodies.
According to organizers, the exhibition features over 425 publishing houses from 23 Arab and African countries and presents more than 170,000 titles spanning legal, literary, and scientific fields.
Participants said the fair has become a bridge connecting Libya’s regions and strengthening its cultural ties with Arab, African, and international partners.
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