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MINSK, 23 December (BelTA) – Visitors of the 24^th International Book Fair, which is due in Minsk in February 2017, will have a possibility to learn more about the Francysk Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum in London, BelTA learned from the UK Embassy in Belarus.

The United Kingdom will be a Guest of Honor at the 24^th Minsk International Book Fair. The program will be divided into three main sections: publishing business, the English language and education opportunities in the UK. Visitors will learn about the modern British literature, licensing and copyright law, learning and teaching the English language, British Council online resources, preparations for the IELTS exam, study grants in the UK, educational visas, journalism, translations.

The UK stand will hold a presentation of English language schools, UK universities, business education in Minsk, translations of the British literature into Belarusian and the Belarusian literature into English.

The Guest of Honor status at the 24th International Book Fair in Minsk will provide the United Kingdom with an opportunity to strengthen ties with Belarus and promote English literature.