The 13th International Comic Strip Festival of Algiers (FIBDA) held on Sunday in Algiers, Algeria’s capital, with Tunisia as the special guest of honor. The theme of this year’s festival was “Renaissance,” in reference to the festival’s resumption after a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fans of comics and manga of all ages had a great time over the last four days, as they were able to see a variety of exhibitions showcasing artwork from around the world. They could also purchase accessories and features for their favorite comic and manga characters. Several drawing workshops were held to teach new drawing techniques and instill a love of this fascinating art in the children. During the event, over 20 Algerian and international artists attended conferences and debates.
Comic Strip International Festival in algeria held first time after Covid-19
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the recent peace talks in Istanbul have brought a new dimension to diplomatic efforts on Ukraine and proposed a leaders’ summit hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. “A summit with leaders from Russia, Ukraine, and the US could help achieve a long-term ceasefire,” he said.
Speaking at a joint press conference in Kyiv with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Fidan emphasized Türkiye’s ongoing diplomatic efforts, stating that President Erdoğan has been working actively since the war began. He added that talks in Istanbul on May 16 led to concrete results, including a prisoner swap.
Fidan shared insights from his prior visit to Moscow and said Russia is open to further talks on June 2. He stressed the importance of continuing momentum and involving international actors to build common ground for peace.
Fidan is also scheduled to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Andriy Yermak, Rustem Umerov, and representatives of the Crimean Tatar and Gagauz Turkish communities.
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