Kuwait and Indonesia discuss enhancing cultural cooperation

Our ambassador to Indonesia, Khaled Al-Yassin, held talks with Indonesian Minister of Culture Fadli Zon on expanding cultural cooperation through the preparation of a bilateral memorandum of understanding between the two countries. This came during a meeting convened by Ambassador Al-Yassin with Minister Zon at the Ministry of Culture’s office in the capital, Jakarta, to discuss efforts to strengthen cultural ties between Kuwaiti and Indonesian institutions.

For his part, Ambassador Al-Yassin praised the depth of cultural and civilizational exchange between the State of Kuwait and Indonesia, affirming Kuwait’s leadership and distinction in cultural, literary, and scientific fields across the Middle East region. He highlighted Kuwait’s prominent role in the research, printing, and publishing sectors, as well as its active contributions to the region’s civilizational renaissance.

Minister Zon stated that the meeting explored ways to enhance cultural relations through the preparation of a bilateral memorandum of understanding, cooperation within the framework of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) agreement, and the development of cultural diplomacy programs between Indonesia and the State of Kuwait.

He expressed his country’s interest in developing joint cooperation between cultural institutions in both nations, particularly in the fields of archaeology, museums, traditional crafts, and folk arts, which would contribute to strengthening bonds and enhancing communication between the two peoples.

He clarified that the proposed cooperation aims to expand cultural exchange and raise awareness of the civilizational and artistic heritage of both countries, alongside enhancing coordination among institutions concerned with culture and heritage.