Tunis International Bookfair: Another Opportunity to promote American Values

Prime Minister Ghannouchi welcomed by Ambassador Godec and PAO Patricia Kabra at the American Stand

May 6 - (Tunis) Following a long-standing tradition, the U.S. Embassy participated to the 26th edition of the Tunis International Book Fair organized by the Ministry of Culture and Heritage Preservation, on April 26 - May 5, 2008.

The U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia Robert Godec welcomed Mohamed Ghannouchi, Tunisian Prime Minister, who visited the American stand, along with the Minister of Culture and Heritage Preservation, the Minister of Education and Training, the Minister of Higher Education, and the Minister of Scientific Research and Technology. Patricia Kabra, Public Affairs Officer, stated that “this constitutes yet again another opportunity for the Tunisian Public to know more about American culture and values, and discover renowned American authors.”. more ...

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