Indonesia Encourages Stop Trading Dark Cultural Objects In KwaDukuza Declaration

The Indonesian delegation was led by the Minister of Culture Fadli Zon, who also formulated the final document of the G20. (IST)

DURBAN - Indonesia actively participated in the ratification of the KwaDukuza Declaration at the 2025 Cultural G20 Meeting at the Zimbali Resort, Durban, South Africa. The 28'30 October meeting raised the theme Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability in accordance with the South African Presidency.

The Indonesian delegation was led by the Minister of Culture Fadli Zon, who also formulated the final document of the G20. The declaration emphasizes four global priorities, namely the protection and restitution of cultural heritage, the integration of cultural policies with national socio-economic strategies, the use of digital technology and artificial intelligence ethically, and the role of culture in dealing with climate change.

In a written statement received Thursday, October 30, Indonesia emphasized the importance of stopping the illicit trade of cultural objects through international cooperation and strengthening law enforcement. Digital technology is also encouraged to trace the origins of cultural objects, with the protection of copyright and moral and economic rights of creators.

Fadli Zon stated that cultural protection is a future investment. "The cultural sector and the creative economy must become an inclusive growth motor," he said in a session by the Ministers of Culture of the G20.

KwaDukuza's declaration helped strengthen the commitment of G20 countries to the rights of indigenous peoples, as well as the use of local knowledge in dealing with climate change.

Indonesia's participation in the 2025 G20 Cultural Meeting emphasized the role of culture as a pillar of global solidarity, social inclusion, and sustainable development.