WANA (Apr 25) – The Arabic edition of Seyed Abbas Araghchi’s book The Power of Negotiation, titled Quwwat al-Tafāwud, was officially unveiled at the 29th Muscat International Book Fair.

 

On Friday evening, April 25, Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, visited the booth of Omani publisher Al-Luban at the book fair to present the Arabic translation of his book.

 

This Arabic version is a translation of The Power of Negotiation, which was first published at the Tehran Book Fair last year. The translation was done by Fatemeh Mohammadi Sobhani and published by Dar Hashem in Beirut.

 

In the book, Araghchi explains his negotiation methods and experiences during Iran’s nuclear talks, particularly in the final years of President Hassan Rouhani’s administration.

 

He emphasizes that negotiation is not just a diplomatic meeting—it is a deeply rooted art in Iranian culture, even visible in traditional bazaars where skilled merchants bargain using professional techniques.

 

During the unveiling ceremony, Araghchi thanked the translator and said, “I am pleased that my book is being introduced at one of the most prominent book fairs in the region.”

 

He added, “I hope this book will be useful for students of international relations. It reflects the outcome of my 40 years of experience in diplomacy and foreign policy, including my personal involvement in the negotiations that led to the JCPOA.”

Araghchi’s presence at the fair attracted numerous journalists who had come to Muscat to cover ongoing diplomatic negotiations, drawing more crowds to the Al-Luban booth and increasing the fair’s visibility.

 

The Muscat International Book Fair, held from April 24 to May 3, hosts 674 publishers from 35 countries at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre. Its aim is to promote culture, encourage reading, showcase authors’ works, and create space for dialogue between creators and audiences.

 

The Sharqiyah region of Oman is the guest of honor at this year’s fair, with a dedicated pavilion showcasing its culture, history, prominent figures, scholars, humanitarian activities, tourist attractions, and modern features. Additionally, Saudi Arabia is holding cultural days as part of the fair’s events.

 

This year’s exhibition features 681,041 book titles, including 213,610 foreign titles, 467,413 Arabic titles, and 27,464 titles from Omani publishers. Among them, 52,205 are first editions. More than 74 journalists from 50 global media outlets are covering this cultural event for their audiences.