{
    "success": true,
    "data": {
        "id": 1863309,
        "msgid": "ri-explores-the-establishment-of-palestinian-museum-at-tmii-jakarta-1784195437",
        "date": "2026-07-16 16:12:07",
        "title": "RI explores the establishment of Palestinian Museum at TMII Jakarta",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "Indonesia is exploring the establishment of a Palestinian Museum at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah in Jakarta to showcase Palestinian culture and document its people's struggle for independence. The initiative was discussed during a bilateral meeting between Culture Minister Fadli Zon and his Palestinian counterpart in Madrid, where both nations agreed to advance cultural cooperation. The museum is intended to symbolise Indonesia's solidarity with Palestine and educate Indonesians about Palestinian civilisation beyond the context of conflict.",
        "content": "<p>The museum is envisioned as an educational space to showcase the\nrichness of Palestinian culture, encompassing both tangible and\nintangible heritage, while documenting the Palestinian people\u2019s struggle\nto defend their identity and achieve independence.<\/p>\n<p>Indonesian Minister of Culture Affairs Fadli Zon has reaffirmed the\ncountry\u2019s commitment to actively participate in efforts to reconstruct\nPalestinian culture during a bilateral meeting with his Palestinian\ncounterpart, Emad Al-Din Hamdan, according to a statement released here\non Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Palestinian envoy praises Indonesia\u2019s unwavering\nsupport for Gaza<\/p>\n<p>The meeting took place on the sidelines of the International\nConference on the Reconstruction of the Cultural Sector in Palestine,\nheld in Madrid, Spain, from July 15 to 16.<\/p>\n<p>Indonesia views culture as a crucial element in preserving the\nidentity, continuity, and dignity of a nation, the minister noted.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want Indonesian to know Palestine not only through the news of\nconflicts, but also through its civilisation, arts, traditions, and\ncultural heritage. This museum is expected to become a symbol of\nIndonesia\u2019s friendship and solidarity with Palestine,\u201d Zon remarked.<\/p>\n<p>During the meeting, Zon and Hamdan agreed to advance bilateral\ncultural cooperation based on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed\nin September 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Hamdan expressed his appreciation for Indonesia\u2019s unwavering support\nand proposed the establishment of an Indonesian-Palestinian cultural\ncenter in Jerusalem. The center is intended to serve as a creative hub\nfor Palestinians residing in Jerusalem and the West Bank.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia, Turkiye seek stronger cooperation on\nPalestine peace<\/p>\n<p>In response, Zon welcomed the proposal and said the Indonesian\ngovernment will study to determine the most effective forms of\ncollaboration.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe welcome the idea of establishing this cultural center and will\nexplore various cooperative opportunities to ensure it provides tangible\nbenefits for the preservation of Palestinian culture,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>He also highlighted various avenues for people-to-people\ncollaboration between the two countries, including joint film\nproductions, art exhibitions, and the translation of Palestinian\nliterary works into Indonesian.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIndonesia is ready to build cultural cooperation with Palestine,\nincluding through film collaborations, literary translations, and\nvarious other cultural programmes. Through culture, people can learn\nabout the history, identity, and the values of each other that a nation\nfights for,\u201d he said.Related news: Indonesia, India reaffirm support for\nTwo-State solution<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Farhan Nugraha, Uyu Liman<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ri-explores-the-establishment-of-palestinian-museum-at-tmii-jakarta-1784195437",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
}