JAKARTA - Indonesia and France are accelerating cultural cooperation as a key pillar of bilateral relations. The commitment was emphasized by the Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia Fadli Zon and the Minister of Culture of France Rachida Dati in a bilateral meeting in Paris, France, December 11, marking 75 years of relations between the two countries with concrete steps in museums, cultural heritage, and film.
This meeting was a follow-up to the MoU last May and the Strategic Cultural Dialogue in Paris in July, coinciding with President Prabowo Subianto's visit on Bastille Day. Fadli Zon appreciated France's quick response to the five main agreements: museum collaboration, film cooperation with CNC, strengthening joint capacity at La Fémis, research on IHA-EFEO collections, and IHA-Musée Guimet partnership.
In a written statement received in Jakarta, Monday, December 15, Menbud Fadli also highlighted cooperation with ALIPH which has supported more than 550 projects in 55 countries, including the protection of the Wapauwe Mosque in Maluku. This collaboration is considered relevant for post-disaster emergency response, following the latest disaster in Sumatra.
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In the film sector, the implementation of the Joint Strategy for Culture can be seen through the Panorama/Retrospective of Indonesian Cinema at La Cinémathèque française, Paris. The opportunity for co-production is increasingly open in line with the growth of the Indonesian film and animation ecosystem. "Six Indonesian film teams will participate in an online training and will continue co-production directly in France through the INA France Lab next year," said Rachida Dati.
Book literacy is also strengthened. Six Indonesian book titles have been translated into French with the support of publishers and the National Centre for Books. At museums and cultural heritage, France opened a collaboration with the Grand Palais, covering exhibitions, children's art education, and sharing expertise, including exhibition opportunities in Indonesia. The creative industry is also explored from performing arts, music, design, textiles to site-based projects and digital technology.
After the meeting, Fadli Zon witnessed the award of the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres to filmmaker Joko Anwar. "This is an important recognition for Indonesian cinema at the global level," said Fadli.
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