National and University Library of BiH at the 5th International Book Fair in Podgorica

Under the auspices of the Capital city of Podgorica, in the newly opened Bemex Arena, from 1 to October 5 2019, the 5th International Book Fair was held, marking five centuries of printing in Montenegro and by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Culture of Montenegro.
The National and University Library of Bosnia and Herzegovina, amongst numerous exhibitors from Montenegro and the region, presented its publishing production at the booth no. 60.
Thousands of visitors saw the fair, the most numerous being the youngest reading audience - elementary and high school students.
“In the calendar of cultural events in Podgorica, the International Book Fair holds a special place. This event is one of the most significant projects of the Secretariat for Culture and Sports of the Capital of Podgorica. The Fair is dedicated to the book, the promotion of literary creativity, the cultural exchange of social and current topics in the field of literature. This year’s 5th International Book Fair will again host the most significant Montenegrin, regional and foreign writers and publishers this year. The Book Fair is an opportunity to present Montenegrin publishing, Montenegrin writers, to update the publishing sector, to cross cultural institutions from the countries of the region, Europe… ”, said the secretary of the Secretariat for Culture and Sports of the capital of Podgorica, Ana Medigović.
ISK Artistic Director, Doz. Dr. Vladimir Vojinović proudly said that the program of this event had been enriched with guest appearances by publishers and authors from Montenegro, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Poland, Spain, USA, etc.
For the hospitality and excellent Fair organization, Dr. Is met Ovčina presented Special NUBBiH thank you notes to organizers: Minister of Culture Aleksandar Bogdanović; Secretaries of the Secretariat for Culture and Sports of the Capital of Podgorica, Ana Medigović and Artistic Director of ISK, Doz. Dr. Vladimir Vojinović.
On the occasion of the presentation of the thank you notes, Dr. Ovčina emphasized the traditionally good cultural cooperation between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro, and that NUBBIH at the 5th ISK in Podgorica, NUBBiH reaffirmed its commitment to the mission of culture, education and science, that is, values that clear borders and build bridges.
After the Fair closed, NUBBiH donated some of the exhibited publications to the National Library of Montenegro “Đurđe Crnojević”, with which it has very good professional cooperation, based on the Memorandum of Understanding between the two libraries.