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Menbud Fadli Zon with Duta Besar Romania, H.E. and Adrian Bamel Badnescu, and the Ambassador of Bulgaria, HE Dr. Ask Dimitrova, (Doc. Kemenbud)

Jakarta Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia Fadli Zon received a visit to the honors of the Romanian Ambassador, HE and Adrian B firelangunescu, and the Bulgarian Ambassador, HE Dr. Tanya Dimitrova, at the Office of the Ministry of Culture, Jakarta, Wednesday, October 8. This trilateral meeting is an important step to strengthen Indonesia's cultural diplomacy with Eastern Europe, exploring new cooperation in the creative industry, preserving cultural heritage, to exchanging literature and art.

"Today's meeting continues the spirit of good cooperation. This is a valuable opportunity to expand trilateral collaboration in the preservation of cultural heritage and inter-city dialogue," said Fadli Zon opening the meeting.

Fadli expressed his appreciation for Romania's support for Indonesia's candidacy as a member of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICSICH) for the 2026 '2030 period. Indonesia, said Fadli, also provides mutual support for Romania's candidacy on the same committee. This support reflects the trust and spirit of a strong partnership in maintaining the world's intangible cultural heritage," he stressed.

The Romanian Ambassador reiterated the plan of the Cultural Gala titled Living Traditions: UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Bulgaria and Romania which displays the richness of Eastern European culture as well as strengthens Indonesia's cultural relations. It also opens up opportunities for signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the field of culture and emphasizes the importance of strengthening people-to-people contact.

Meanwhile, the Bulgarian Ambassador highlighted the wealth of his country's history, including ancient sites over 8,000 years of age and amphitheaters that UNESCO has recognized.

In response, Fadli welcomed Indonesia's cultural collaboration plan with the European Union, referring to the success of similar cooperation with Latin America through the GNI Cultural Festival. He also stated that Indonesia's readiness to fully support the implementation of the Cultural Gala on October 30, 2025, including the possibility of displaying Indonesian cultural performances as a symbol of friendship.

In addition, Fadli highlighted the opportunity for exhibition cooperation at the Bulgarian National Gallery which will feature a collection of Indonesian arts, as Astari Rasjid's Ambassador has done. He also informed the plan to organize the second CHANDI next year.

As a follow-up, Fadli proposed a joint film production collaboration (co-production movie) themed ghosts,tastys, and castles creative bridges that combine the mystical of Eastern Europe and the archipelago culture.

The meeting was also attended by Director General of Diplomacy, Promotion, and Cultural Cooperation Endah TD Retnoastuti and Expert Staff of the Minister for Economics and Industry Anindita Kusuma.

Through ongoing cooperation, including Cultural Gala and collaboration at UNESCO, I am sure Indonesia, Romania, and Bulgaria will reach a new milestone in strengthening cultural diplomacy and mutual understanding between nations," concluded Fadli Zon.