The 22nd Minsk International Book Fair will take place on 11-15 February, the Belarusian Information Ministry reported. The forum is expected to bring together book publishers and traders from 27 countries. China will be the Guest of Honor at the book fair; Russia will have the central place in the program of the event. Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Iran will have the biggest expositions. The host of the forum will also have a big and diverse exposition.
     The book fair will include many interesting events. Minsk will host the international symposium of litterateurs Writers and Time for the first time. Writers from 15 countries have confirmed their participation in the forum. The book fair will give an opportunity to famous and new authors to discuss topical issues.
Youth issues will be top on the agenda of the Belarusian forum as the 22nd Minsk International Book Fair is held in the Year of Youth.