Accept the British Ambassador, Menbud and discuss the film artifacts

Jakarta – Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia (Menbud), Fadli Zon received an honorary visit from British Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor Leses, Dominic Jeremy CVO OBE. Fadli Zon expressed his appreciation for the cultural relations established between the state of Indonesia and the British. He has so far that Britain has become a very valuable partner in the field of education, cultural exchange, research and conservation of cultural heritage. “I also feel this meeting as an important opportunity to confirm our joint commitment to cultural cooperation, especially to promote dialogue on the preservation of cultural heritage through the principles of respect and involvement aimed at the future,” Fadli Zon said in his statement on Thursday (5/22/2025). Browse to continue with content in harmony with a joint commitment to cultural conservation, and Fadli Zon repeats on this occasion also officially the request of Indonesia for the return of cultural and historical artifacts currently in the United Kingdom. The first artifact, namely the inscription of the Bangguran, which is currently in the ownership of the Minto family, precisely at Minto Estate on the Scottish border. In this case, on March 27, 2025, the Ministry of Culture sent an official memorandum to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to submit a request for support through diplomatic channels to the British government. “It shows our intention to transfer this request in honorable, transparent and by the right path,” Fadli Zon continued. Furthermore, the second artifact is the Sobhamrita inscription, which includes ancient plates that are very important according to Indonesian archaeologists. This inscription contains the initial records of Indonesian ancient civilization, including the basis of government, land rights, religious life and justice system. At this meeting, both also discussed collaboration in the context of the cultural sector, especially films. Fadli Zon said he was very open to collaboration with England in the film world. “We need more cultural activities or programs that introduce the Indonesian culture to the British public. We can build collaboration involving the Indonesian Embassy in London, and also the Indonesian Diaspora network there, he said. Fadli Zon also told me about his visit to the Cannes film festival. enthusiastic. Maybe we could combine with business people from Indonesia and Britain next year, “he said. In addition, Fadli Zon also invited Britain to take part in JAFF (Yogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival) held at the end of November.” We want to invite more countries to build a film food system. This is very important because now the tendency of joint production (co-manufacturing) is greatly increasing, “he said. At this meeting, Fadli Zon also revealed that Indonesia is building an ecosystem for musical performances. musicals. They want to create more musical production in the future, “he explained. Through this event, Fadli Zon wants to strengthen cultural relations between the two countries. He hopes that in the future there will be more structured and sustainable communication and coordination with relevant parties in the UK, including the Ministry of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the secretary of the state. Heritage institutions, including the Lord Minto family and Timothy Elliot-Murray-Kynynmond, known as the guards of the inscription. In addition, Fadli Zon also hopes that these two countries can form a broader framework for supporting programs in the field of culture, including those done, such as the British Council. Meanwhile, the British Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor LESTE said the British partnership in Indonesia by the British Council. According to him, several UK council programs were funded with Indonesiana funds. “We are considering making an Indonesian-English cultural exchange program for three years. It could be an initiative we strive for,” he said. Dominic also welcomes the cooperation offered by Indonesia. He said his party held a film campaign and film festival with BFI (British Film Institute). “We will bridge the connection. Another thing we can do is launch more English films at the Film Festival in Indonesia,” he said. Political officer British embassy Jakarta, Ramon Sevilla, who was also present at this meeting, said that C-creation (cooperation of the creation of the work) was very important. “We believe that talents in Indonesia are as great as those in the UK. By bringing them together to learn and create each other, the results can be extraordinary,” he said. He explained that the British Council had a program called Connections Through Culture, which brought together artists and organizations from the United Kingdom and Indonesia to create and display joint works, both in Indonesia and in the United Kingdom. According to him, this is one way in which more Indonesian artists can be known and valued by the British community, and vice versa. For information, present at this meeting, Director General of Promotion, Diplomacy and Cultural Cooperation, Endah Tjahani Dwirini; Director of Cultural Diplomacy, Raden Usman Effendi; Expert staff for economics and cultural industry, Anindita Kusuma Listya; and special staff of the Minister of Cultural Diplomacy and International Relations, Annisa Rengganis. Also watch the video: Kemenbud prepares funds of RP 2.5 billion to help the Indonesian Film (ANL/Ega) Hoegeng Awards 2025 read the inspirational story of the exemplary police candidate here