Author Ahmet Ümit met with his translators and publishers in Istanbul

Author Ahmet Ümit came together with 20 translators and 9 publishers of his works from around the world in Istanbul as part of a three-day event. Featuring panels and sessions, the gathering addressed translation processes, publishing challenges, and the promotion of Turkish culture on the international stage.

In his pre-panel statement, Ahmet Ümit noted that nearly 150 of his books have been published in 35 languages and expressed that he owes a debt of gratitude to the translators and publishers who brought his books to different languages. During the three-day program, which is attended by guests from many countries ranging from Mongolia to Greece, the guests are taken on a tour of Beyoğlu with the aim of closely introducing Turkish culture. Meanwhile, Tülay Güngen, General Manager of Yapı Kredi Kültür Sanat Yayıncılık, emphasized in her opening speech that this gathering marks a rarely seen expression of gratitude in publishing history.