The meeting took place at the Ministry of Creative Economy office on Wednesday (Jan. 28), according to a press release cited on Thursday.
“Indonesia and Australia have seen their creative economy cooperation grow over the years. We hope 2026 will mark a crucial phase for broadening collaboration across sub-sectors and strengthening our bilateral strategic partnership,” Harsya said.
He used the meeting to commend the joint projects carried out in 2025, highlighting the 10th anniversary of the annual Australia-Indonesia Cinema Festival (FSAI), spice-focused business matching in Sydney, and an agreement with Australian software company Canva to empower Indonesian creative actors.
The minister stressed that such collaboration aligns with the Indonesian government’s view of the creative economy as a new competitive engine of growth driven by innovation.
“Our aim is to steer this cooperation toward helping Indonesian creative economy actors level up, connect with global markets and talents, and play a more active role in the international value chain,” he added.
Also highlighted during the discussion were several strategic agendas, including preparations for the Australia Awards Indonesia short course program in animation, the organization of the 11th FSAI, and Australia’s participation in the World Conference on Creative Economy (WCCE) 2026 in Indonesia.
Harsya personally invited Burke to attend the fifth edition of the world conference, which is scheduled to take place in Jakarta.
The Australian minister welcomed the strengthening of bilateral cooperation in the creative economy, saying he believes it will pave the way for both nations to further deepen their relations.
During his visit to Jakarta, Burke—who also serves as minister for home affairs, cybersecurity, and immigration and citizenship—earlier met with Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Political, Security, and Legal Affairs Djamari Chaniago on Wednesday.
The meeting took place at the Australian Embassy, following his reception by Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra the previous day.
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