India was selected as the guest country at the prestigious 11th NEIBA Book & Culture Fair 2024. In continuation of the celebrations marking #GandhiJayanti2024 and the special occasion of 25 years of diplomatic relations between India and the Dominican Republic, the Embassy organized the Historic Pictures Exhibition based on the life of Mahatma Gandhi titled "The Life and Times of Mahatma Gandhi" at the 11th NEIBA Book and Culture Fair from October 3 to 6, 2024.. Additionally, the Embassy organized an exhibition of Indian books as part of the NEIBA Book Fair. The Embassy donated 250 books on Indian subjects, including the life of Mahatma Gandhi, to the Tierra Blanca library, courtesy National Book Trust, India. The Ambassador addressed the public and media at the inauguration of the book fair on October 3, 2024 and also during the Press Conference held to announce India as the Guest Country.