Awqaf Minister Mohamed Mokhtar Gomaa on Tuesday appreciated cultural activities organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports to young people.

He made the remarks during his visit to the cultural pavilion at the 47th Edition of Cairo International Book Fair, which runs from January 27 to February 10.

The Ministry's pavilion includes writings of young people who won awards in "Innovation" competition and short stories of children.

It also presents the achievements of the ministry in various activities provided for youth.

A raft of workshops and contests for children were organized at the pavilion.