Jakarta (ANTARA) - Saudi Arabia’s culture minister said the kingdom sees strong potential to expand cultural cooperation with Indonesia, including in heritage preservation, creative industries and institutional partnerships.

“Looking ahead, there is significant potential to deepen collaboration across cultural institutions, creative industries and heritage preservation,” Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud said in an interview with ANTARA on Tuesday.

He noted that Indonesia and Saudi Arabia share more than 75 years of relations rooted in historical ties and a common Islamic cultural heritage.

While religion remains an important foundation, he said the partnership now extends beyond it, offering wider opportunities through culture, the arts and people-to-people exchanges.

Prince Badr said cooperation has continued to grow in areas such as heritage preservation, museums and creative industries.

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He added that partnerships could be further expanded through cultural events, films, museums and art exhibitions that connect practitioners from both countries.

Joint initiatives, including exhibitions, festivals, academic exchanges and creative production, can strengthen mutual understanding and showcase the diversity of both societies, he said.

Past collaborations, such as promoting Arabic language learning and academic exchanges, show how cultural engagement can build lasting ties, he added.

By investing further in these sectors, both countries can develop a more dynamic cultural partnership that reflects shared heritage and evolving global outlooks.

To support exchange, Saudi Arabia offers diverse cultural experiences, ranging from historic sites like Diriyah and AlUla to traditional markets, music and cuisine.

The kingdom also hosts a growing number of festivals, exhibitions and cultural events highlighting both heritage and contemporary creativity.

“These experiences offer visitors a deeper understanding of the Kingdom beyond what is traditionally known,” he said.

Prince Badr said the two countries already share many cultural expressions shaped by similar traditions and values.

Building on this, he said, artists, institutions and communities can collaborate more closely to share ideas and experiences.

Such cooperation, he added, would help deepen cultural ties between the people of both nations.

He emphasized that Saudi Arabia values its long-standing relationship with Indonesia and the connections between their peoples.

He expressed hope for stronger ties ahead and invited Indonesians to visit the kingdom and experience its culture firsthand.

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