Barzani 's words came in a speech in the opening of Erbil International Fair in its ninth edition of , attended by "Shafaq News", “ Kurdistan is celebrating the culture on the basis of building a life , as the people who are armed with the proper culture can build a useful future “.

“The ninth exhibition is taking place today in Erbil and this is an evidence on the love of Kurdistan people for book and there is a large turnout of residents of Kurdistan for the exhibition which is an evidence on respect for the culture and the pen ,”Barzani added.

President of Kurdistan Region , Massoud Barzani opened Erbil International Fair of book with the participation of hundreds of publishing local, Arab and foreign houses.

Mada Foundation is organizing a range of culture and media exhibition in collaboration with Kurdistan Regional Government .