Indonesia has invited Uzbekistan to collaborate on the production of historical and cultural films, aiming to strengthen cultural ties and creative industry cooperation between the two nations.
Indonesia-Uzbekistan Film Collaboration
Culture Minister Fadli Zon said Indonesia strongly supports the collaboration, particularly in historical and cultural films, noting Indonesia’s film industry is rapidly growing with 87 million viewers and a 67 percent market share. He believes film can be a key instrument of cultural diplomacy, expanding mutual understanding through shared narratives.
Zon highlighted ongoing initiatives to strengthen cultural ties, including residency programs for artists, students, and cultural researchers from both countries. He also emphasized the importance of promoting Indonesian culture through festivals, religious music, and historical tourism to broaden engagement.
The minister expressed hope that both nations will continue to advance collaboration by integrating culture, history, and tourism into their diplomatic agenda. He suggested exploring cooperation in historical tourism beyond the Imam Bukhari tomb complex, including the tombs of Imam Tirmidhi and the Bahauddin Naqshbandi complex, to attract Indonesian pilgrims.
Zon made these remarks during a meeting with Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Indonesia, Oybek Eshonov, and Samarkand Governor Adiz Boboev. He also commended Uzbekistan’s efforts to revitalize the Imam Bukhari tomb and mosque complex in Samarkand, noting its historical significance in Indonesia–Uzbekistan relations and reflecting early cultural diplomacy.
The revitalization of the Imam Bukhari complex was carried out at the request of Indonesia’s first president, Sukarno, underscoring the longstanding ties between the two countries. Boboev welcomed Indonesia’s support for ongoing cultural initiatives and reaffirmed Samarkand’s commitment to strengthening cooperation.
Both sides expressed readiness to expand collaboration across creative sectors, viewing film as a strategic entry point for broader cultural exchange. The initiative is expected to boost tourism, deepen people-to-people links, and strengthen bilateral relations through shared cultural heritage.
Indonesia and Uzbekistan recently launched talks for a Free Trade Agreement.
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