Fadli Zon: Borobudur -Temple culture culture that continues to develop
Jakarta – Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, Fadli Zon emphasized the dedication of the Ministry of Culture in the preservation and development of the sustainability of Indonesian cultural heritage with a collaborative, scientific and inclusive approach. This was said by Fadli Zon when he accompanied the president of the French Republic of the French Republic of French Emmanuel Macron to the Borobudur temple on Thursday afternoon, May 29, 2025, the president of the French Republic of French Emmanuel Macron. The visit to the World Cultural Heritage Site that UNESCO has acknowledged since 1991 that he explained the spiritual meaning, history and preservation to the conservation and universal values of Borobudur. Browse to continue with the content “Borobudur -Temple is a living legacy of civilization, not just a monument in the past, but a cultural inspiration center that continues to develop. By cultural diplomacy indonesia borobudur the center of Indonesian civilization dialogue and soft power on the worldwide,” (5/30/2025). President Prabowo warmly welcomes the presence of President Macron, saying that this visit reflects the agreement of the values maintained by the two countries: respect for cultural heritage, tolerance between religious believers and peace. “I only believe with friendship, relationship and cooperation, we can realize a better life,” Prabowo said. French President Emanuel Macron expressed his admiration for Borobudur as a symbol of Indonesian artistic and spiritual glory. “Borobudur is not just a monument, but a civilization, multiculturalism symbol and a universal message of tolerance. I am very proud, because that is where we respectfully have a strategic cultural partnership between Indonesia and France,” Macron said. Previously, the Minister Fadli and French Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati, have just signed five strategic cultural collaboration that covers the fields of museum, film, the development of young filmmakers, collections and cultural heritage, at collaboration with the Guimet Museum. This signing complements the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the cooperation of cultural that have been signed by the two ministers in the State Palace the day before. Fadli Zon also introduced Macron to representatives of young cultural actors and Indonesian Art Maestro of different fields, including performing arts, films, music, culinary, to creative technology. These cultural actors were also present at various joint agendas, including dialogue sessions and signing of cultural collaboration. President Macron seems to interact with each other warmly and enthusiastically, and also took pictures with artists and cultural actors, who were the spirit of collaborative and cross -cultural friendship between the two countries. The two most important pillars of the cultural strategic partnership launched, namely World Heritage and Museum, including collaboration between IHA and Grandpalaisrmmn and the Guimet Museum, as well as the World Heritage Study program with UNESCO and educational institutions in France; As well as the cultural and creative industry, with cooperation in the field of film (CNC and LA Fémis), fashion, games, gastronomy and other digital cultural sectors. The French president also emphasizes the importance of support for young talents through an inclusive financing scheme and the exchange of the Creator. At the same time, this visit closed the series of President Emmanuel Macron’s state activities in Indonesia, which started in Jakarta on May 28, 2025.