Ri-France launches cultural partnership in Borobudur, Macron: extraordinary

Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto and French President Emmanuel Macron visited Borobudur Temple. The visit of the two leaders of the country to Borobudur was the introduction of strategic partnerships in the field of culture between Indonesia and France. “This morning we were cultural ministers and also a number of culture actors here. And I thank you for signing a number of agreements and agreements,” Macron said while giving a press release at Borobudur Temple, Magelang, Central Java, Thursday (5/29/2025). Macron explained that this cultural partnership will rely on the two main pillars. The first pillar is cooperation in the field of conservation and museum management of the World Heritage Heritage. He said that Indonesia has a very large world heritage wealth and that France is ready to share its expertise in this field. Browse to continue with the content “There is collaboration between the Indonesian Heritage Agency and Centro de Monumens National. I am glad that there will be a number of people from Indonesia coming to France so we learn each other,” he said. In -depth study of priority heritage sites is carried out by assistance from various educational and research institutions in France. In addition, the partnership between Evo and Grand Palais Museum Guimet was also launched to prepare various exhibitions where contemporary artists from the two countries are involved. “We will help with concrete actions in accordance with the priorities transferred by Indonesian partners. Schools, research centers and other institutions in France are ready to participate in this initiative,” he explained. Meanwhile, the second pillar is the strengthening of the cultural and creative economy industry. Macron said the creative industry was at the heart of people’s lives and partnerships aimed at empowering creative and innovative young people from Indonesia and France. “France and Indonesia want to be a field to establish young people, and it is also a partnership for young people who are inventive in France and in Indonesia,” he said. Some of the collaboration programs delivered by Macron include film collaboration between the French National Cinema Center (Center National du Cinéma/CNC) and La Fémis Film School. Partnerships in this field include training, distribution of work and joint film production. “Especially partnerships for training for joint ventures and supervision training and explanation in this partnership to build promote a financing model of a film world that not only depends on large models as implemented by France,” he continued. In the field of fashion, Macron also appreciated a partnership with door cubators and the involvement of Indonesian designers in Paris fashion week. According to Macron, the partnership in this cultural sector will also be expanded to other sectors such as games, design, gastronomy and sustainable urban planning. “I want to greet all the actors of the Indonesian creative industry, the talents of which are also known in France in Cannes, both by gastronomy or fashion designers who are famous. I also want to transfer on methods with a balanced partnership that is mutually beneficial,” he said. With the termination of his remarks, Macron emphasizes the principle of partnership that is mutually respectful and profitable. Macron also expressed respect for the introduction of this partnership at Borobudur Temple. “It is truly an extraordinary thing for me. It is a sign of Indonesian culture and we want to be a trusted partner, friends, friends, and I also hope for their creation. The life of Indonesia, French life and the life of friendship between our two countries,” he said. (EVA/YAHS) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here