Fadli Zon Introduces Indonesian Ministry Of Culture At The G20 Forum
JAKARTA - In a meeting of the G20 Culture Ministers in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil, the Minister of Culture of Indonesia, Fadli Zon, introduced the newly formed Ministry of Culture of Indonesia, as a form of President Prabowo Subianto's commitment to placing culture as one of the main pillars of national development.
"The first Ministry of Culture shows Indonesia's seriousness in advancing culture, raising culture as the basis for the growth of society and national identity," said Fadli. Through this ministry, we are determined to protect the wealth of Indonesian cultural heritage and diversity, strengthen national unity, and advance the image and influence of Indonesia in the world through cultural diplomacy.
Fadli emphasized that the establishment of a special ministry for culture is an important step to ensure that culture is not only an integral part of life, but also contributes to global civilization. This is also in accordance with our constitutional mandate, the 1945 Constitution Article 32 Paragraph 1, that the state advances Indonesia's national culture in the midst of world civilization.
In front of the cultural ministers of the G20 countries, Fadli highlighted the importance of cultural collaboration and emphasized Indonesia's commitment to expanding cooperation with UNESCO and G20 member countries. "Education is an important element in building dialogue, strengthening relations, and deepening understanding and understanding between nations. Therefore, culture has the power to encourage peace and overcome various global challenges," said Fadli.
Under the auspices of this ministry, Indonesia is committed to fighting for cultural promotion as a priority agenda in the framework of sustainable development. "Tultamentals are not just past heritage, but also important capital for a more harmonious and sustainable future. Culture for the future," he added.
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In addition to introducing a new ministry, Fadli also highlighted the importance of maintaining cultural diversity in the midst of technological advances. With more than 1,340 ethnic groups and 718 regional languages, Indonesia is one of the superpower countries in the field of culture. The Ministry of Culture will focus on preserving cultural heritage, and support cultural actors in the midst of rapid technological developments.
He invited the G20 countries to work together to ensure that technological advances, including artificial intelligence (AI), can be used to preserve cultural diversity. We must ensure that technology functions to enrich and protect culture, not erode or reduce the cultural values we have," he stressed.
As a result of this meeting, the Ministers of Culture of the G20 agreed to increase investment in cultural policies with a focus on four main priorities: i) cultural diversity and social inclusion; ii) a digital environment and copyright; iii) a creative economy; and iv) preservation, protection, and promotion of cultural heritage and memory.