Buenos Aires: The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission officially launched the Riyadh pavilion at the 49th Buenos Aires International Book Fair in Argentina. The event, running from April 22 to May 12, features the Saudi capital as the guest of honor.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the commission leads Riyadh's participation in the fair, with a Saudi delegation that reflects the cultural and literary scene in Saudi Arabia. Representatives from the Theater and Performing Arts Commission, the Heritage Commission, and the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance are part of the delegation.

The King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex, the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives, and the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL) are also represented. Alongside them, the King Abdulaziz Public Library and the King Fahad National Library aim to create a window for the fair's audience to experience Saudi culture, attracting visitors from Argentina and around the world.

The Riyadh pavilion enhances Saudi cultural presence in Latin America, introducing the capital as a model of civilization that reflects the transformative Saudi Vision 2030. It features an array of literary and cultural content, including translations into Spanish to help build bridges of cultural understanding.

Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission chief executive Abdullatif Alwasel, Buenos Aires Chief of Government Jorge Macri, Buenos Aires' Minister of Culture Gabriela Ricardes, and Argentina's Fundaci³n El Libro (the Book Foundation) president Christian Rainone witnessed the launch of the Riyadh pavilion.