(MENAFN - AzerNews) By Laman Ismayilova
Azerbaijan National Library has hosted a conference to highlight the role of books and reading in the intellectual development of society.
The event conference was timed to the World Book and Copyright Day aimed at promoting the enjoyment of books and reading.
Each year, on 23 April, celebrations take place all over the world to recognize the scope of books. On this occasion, UNESCO and the international organizations representing the three major sectors of the book industry - publishers, booksellers and libraries, select the World Book Capital for a year to maintain, through its own initiatives, the impetus of the Day's celebrations.