Saudan's First Vice-President and National Prime Minister Bakri Hassan Saleh on Tuesday inaugurated the 13th session of the Khartoum International Book Fair.

Egypt's Culture Minister Helmy el Namnam and Ambassador in Khartoum Osama Shaltout took part in the event.

Egypt has been selected as the guest of honor in this year’s edition.

Namnam said culture will always be a strong bridge for continued communication between Egypt and Sudan and their peoples.

At least 15 Egyptian publishers, authors and intellectuals are participating in the book fair, as well as 78 representatives of Egyptian publishing houses.