Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Ertugrul Gunay on Saturday opened the 30th International Book Fair at Istanbul's TUYAP convention center.
Speaking to reporters during the ceremony, Egypt was the guest of honor in this year's event, adding that Najeeb Mahfuz had become a writer of interest for Turkish readers after he was awarded the Nobel Prize.
Gunay said Turkey would be the guest of honor at the 2013 London Book Fair.