The Kingdom and Indonesia expand partnerships in the fields of museums, arts, language and heritage
The visit of His Highness Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, , to the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, route between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia His Highness began the visit with a meeting with His Excellency Dr. Fadli Zon, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, where he affirmed at the beginning of the meeting his pride in the depth of the historical and fraternal relations that unite the two countries. His Highness praised the existing level of cooperation and cultural exchange. In addition to the participation of the Indonesian side, they discussed ways to enhance participation in joint cultural events and work to raise the level of cooperation in a number of cultural sectors, in a way that reflects the growing cultural movement in the two countries. During the Saudi International Handicrafts Week “Benan” in November 2025. The efforts of the King Salman International Academy for the Arabic Language in promoting Arabic language education through cooperation with a number of Indonesian universities were discussed. In a related context, His Highness the Minister of Culture visited the Indonesian National Museum, accompanied by his Indonesian counterpart, and they were received by the head of the Heritage Agency. Indonesian Mrs. Indira Istianti Nur Jadin. The museum is considered one of the most prominent cultural landmarks in Southeast Asia, as it was founded in 1868 AD and includes about 160,000 artifacts covering the history of the Indonesian archipelago in its various stages, including collectibles dating back to Islamic civilization, along with various collections of artifacts, ceramics, and coins. During the tour, His Highness was briefed on the museum’s efforts to preserve Indonesian heritage, and the rare collections it contains that reflect the country’s cultural and historical diversity, stressing the importance of museums as vital institutions in promoting cultural awareness and cultural exchange between peoples. The visit also included the National Gallery of Indonesia, one of the most prominent art institutions in the country, where His Highness reviewed with officials ways to develop cooperation between museum and artistic institutions in the two countries, and discussed the possibilities of exchanging experiences and implementing long-term loan programs between them. The exhibition and the Museum of World Cultures in the Kingdom. His Highness toured the corridors of the exhibition, which includes more than 1,700 works of art, representing the stages of development of Indonesian art from the nineteenth century until today, along with works by international artists, which reflects the diverse artistic presence of the institution and its role in supporting the plastic movement locally and internationally. This visit comes within the framework of efforts Continuing to enhance the Saudi cultural presence at the international level, and consolidating cultural partnerships with friendly countries, which contributes to exchanging experiences, enriching the cultural scene, and opening new horizons for cooperation in various creative fields. The meetings and visits were attended by His Excellency the Assistant Minister of Culture, Mr. Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Touq.Expanding Partnerships
King Salman International Academy for the Arabic Language
Indonesian Heritage
1,700 works of art
