Parviz told Iran Book News Agency (IBNA) that the committee was assigned to draw a pack of programs to mark the week, urging related authorities to fast track the mission.

 

Also deputy of Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance incultural affairs, Parviz noted that the committee will assess proposals given by various ministerial departments and subsequently finances approved ones.

 

The cultural official said a twin missions must be carried out in marking of the Book Week; "For one thing, the week programs must extend to all corners across the country … for the other one, the relevant targets must be adapted by all governmental bodies."

 

Concerning role of media and news outlets in jazzing up the cultural occasion, the Chief Executive said during the book week, all media, national airwaves (IRIB) in particular, must be mobilized to promote book-related affairs.

 

The deputy in cultural affairs refuted that by promotion of book-related affairs he meant a promotion of cultural authorities and their activities. "The promotional programs are meant to promote the book itself and therefore we urge placing the limelight on the very content of publications through staging of review panels and a study of content shortfalls."