Indonesia and Uruguay Sign First Cultural Cooperation Framework in Jakarta
Indonesia and Uruguay established their first bilateral framework for cultural cooperation on Friday when Indonesian Culture Minister Fadli Zon signed a memorandum of understanding in Jakarta, ANTARA News reported. The agreement introduces structured exchanges for artists, cultural practitioners, and historical preservation institutions over a five-year term.
Framework Details and Institutional Cooperation
The newly signed memorandum covers joint participation in cultural activities, artist exchanges, and expert delegations from both countries. Cooperation extends to cultural institutions such as museums and historical manuscript preservation institutions, alongside literary development, translation, publishing, film, and audiovisual production.
Capacity-building initiatives under the agreement involve training, workshops, and residency programs. The framework also establishes protocols for cultural promotion, information exchanges, policy consultations, and international coordination at bilateral and regional levels.
“Cooperation also covers cultural promotion, information exchanges, and policy consultations, as well as coordination on cultural issues at the bilateral, regional, and international levels,” Fadli stated.
Diplomatic Handover and Next Steps
The agreement remains in force for five years from the date of the last signature and includes automatic extension provisions. The document was prepared in Indonesian, Spanish, and English.
During the ceremony in Jakarta, Fadli handed the document to Uruguay’s Ambassador to Indonesia, Cristina Gonzalez. Gonzalez will transport the text to Montevideo via diplomatic pouch for signature by Uruguay’s Minister of Education and Culture, José Carlos Mahía.
Fadli signed the document accompanied by Director General of Cultural Diplomacy, Promotion and Cooperation Endah T.D. Retnoastuti and Director of Cultural Cooperation Mardisontori. Representatives from the Indonesian Foreign Ministry’s Directorate for the Americas II also attended the signing.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the cultural cooperation agreement expire?
The agreement remains in force for five years from the date of the last signature, with provisions for automatic extension.
Which officials attended the signing ceremony in Jakarta?
Indonesian Culture Minister Fadli Zon signed the document accompanied by Director General Endah T.D. Retnoastuti and Director of Cultural Cooperation Mardisontori. Uruguay’s Ambassador to Indonesia, Cristina Gonzalez, received the document for transport to Montevideo.
What specific institutions are included in the agreement?
The MoU covers cultural institutions, including museums and historical manuscript preservation institutions, as well as literary development, translation, publishing, film, and audiovisual production.