JAKARTA - Indonesia is committed to monitoring global policies for cultural protection, after being elected as a member of the committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
In a written statement, the Indonesian Embassy in Paris through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Indonesia was elected as a member of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage) UNESCO period 2026-2030.
This decision was made at the 11th General Assembly of the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage at the UNESCO Headquarters, Paris on June 17-18, reported the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, Thursday (18/6).
Indonesia was elected after going through a tight selection process in Group IV (Asia-Pacific Region), where 4 (four) countries were elected from a total of 6 (six) competing candidates. In addition to Indonesia, the countries elected from Group IV are Japan, the Philippines and Cambodia.
This success is thanks to the intensive lobbying and diplomacy of the Indonesian Republic Delegation, both in Paris and at the Center and all related representatives, as well as the full support of various friendly countries.
This international trust is a tangible proof of the national commitment to preserving culture sustainably.
The Indonesian Ambassador to Paris as the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Indonesia to UNESCO, Mohamad Oemar, said that this victory was a great trust that would be carried out with full dedication.
Ambassador Oemar emphasized that during the period 2026-2030, Indonesia is committed to guiding global policies in cultural protection, encouraging the implementation of the 2003 Convention that is more inclusive, and prioritizing the strengthening of the capacity of local communities.
In line with this, the Deputy Permanent Representative of the Republic of Indonesia to UNESCO, I Gusti Agung Ketut Satrya Wibawa, added that the strategic position in this Committee will be optimized to fight for the interests of developing countries in the preservation of cultural heritage.
It is known that the Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee is an exclusive body consisting of 24 countries out of a total of 185 countries parties to the 2003 UNESCO Convention.
This committee has strategic tasks, including evaluating and determining the registration of intangible cultural heritage in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List and formulating guidelines for global cultural preservation policies.
Through this Committee membership, Indonesia is ready to ensure that cultural heritage can continue to be maintained and function optimally as an important pillar in realizing solidarity, peace, and sustainable development.
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