Borobudur and Prambanan are included in the important agenda of Indonesian-French cultural cooperation. The two countries are now encouraged not only to exchange visits, but also to work directly on museums, cultural heritage, films, literature, and digitization of cultural assets.
The Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia Fadli Zon met with the French Minister of Culture Catherine Pégard in Paris, Wednesday (22/4). The meeting was a follow-up to the Borobudur Declaration initiated by President Prabowo Subianto and President Emmanuel Macron.
During the meeting, Indonesia brought a number of concrete interests. Among them are the development of the Borobudur and Prambanan areas, the strengthening of the Museum Academy, an exhibition of Indonesia at the Guimet Museum, and research on cultural heritage with EFEO.
Two collaborations were also signed. First, between the École du Louvre and the Indonesia Heritage Agency. Second, between the Centre des Monuments Nationaux and InJourney.
Fadli Zon said that Indonesian-French cultural cooperation must provide direct benefits for cultural actors and strengthen Indonesia's position in global forums.
"Indonesian-French cooperation in the cultural field must continue to develop concretely, reciprocally, and have long-term impact," said Fadli in a written statement received by VOI in Jakarta, Friday, April 24.
Another agenda touches on the protection of cultural heritage affected by climate change through ALIPH. In the cultural industry sector, cooperation is expanded to film, music, visual arts, and literature.
For films, the two countries are preparing the continuation of the Indonesia-France Film Lab, collaboration with La Fémis and CNC, as well as participation in the Cannes Film Festival, Critics' Week, Annecy International Animation Film Festival, to a co-production forum in Paris in December 2026.
In the field of literature, Indonesia and France encourage Choix Goncourt Indonésie, Read Indonesia, cooperation with the Centre national du livre, residency programs, and literary festivals.
Digitalization of culture is also discussed. The issue includes cultural data governance, asset digitization, and the development of joint works based on digital cultural heritage.
The meeting was also attended by the Director General of Diplomacy, Promotion, and Cultural Cooperation Endah T.D. Retnoastuti, Director of Diplomacy Raden Usman Effendi, and Head of Museum and Cultural Heritage Esti Nurjadin.
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