Kolkata, Jan. 28 -- German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann on Tuesday expressed his country's pride and happiness in being the partner country for the 48th International Kolkata Book Fair.

Speaking to ANI, Ackermann described the event as "a big festival of books and a fabulous event."

"We are very happy and proud to be the partner country of this year's Kolkata Book Fair. It is a household name in India for books, and logically, it is in the most intellectual city of India... Culture is one area of our strong interpersonal relations with India," he said.

The 48th edition of the Kolkata Book Fair runs from January 28 to February 9, 2025.

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