RI explores the establishment of Palestinian Museum at TMII Jakarta

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia is currently exploring the establishment of a Palestinian Museum at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII), a cultural park in Jakarta, as part of its commitment to support the struggle of Palestinian people.

The museum is envisioned as an educational space to showcase the richness of Palestinian culture, encompassing both tangible and intangible heritage, while documenting the Palestinian people's struggle to defend their identity and achieve independence.

Indonesian Minister of Culture Affairs Fadli Zon has reaffirmed the country's commitment to actively participate in efforts to reconstruct Palestinian culture during a bilateral meeting with his Palestinian counterpart, Emad Al-Din Hamdan, according to a statement released here on Thursday.

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The meeting took place on the sidelines of the International Conference on the Reconstruction of the Cultural Sector in Palestine, held in Madrid, Spain, from July 15 to 16.

Indonesia views culture as a crucial element in preserving the identity, continuity, and dignity of a nation, the minister noted.

"We want Indonesian to know Palestine not only through the news of conflicts, but also through its civilisation, arts, traditions, and cultural heritage. This museum is expected to become a symbol of Indonesia's friendship and solidarity with Palestine," Zon remarked.

During the meeting, Zon and Hamdan agreed to advance bilateral cultural cooperation based on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in September 2025.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Hamdan expressed his appreciation for Indonesia's unwavering support and proposed the establishment of an Indonesian-Palestinian cultural center in Jerusalem. The center is intended to serve as a creative hub for Palestinians residing in Jerusalem and the West Bank.

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In response, Zon welcomed the proposal and said the Indonesian government will study to determine the most effective forms of collaboration.

"We welcome the idea of establishing this cultural center and will explore various cooperative opportunities to ensure it provides tangible benefits for the preservation of Palestinian culture," he stated.

He also highlighted various avenues for people-to-people collaboration between the two countries, including joint film productions, art exhibitions, and the translation of Palestinian literary works into Indonesian.

"Indonesia is ready to build cultural cooperation with Palestine, including through film collaborations, literary translations, and various other cultural programmes. Through culture, people can learn about the history, identity, and the values of each other that a nation fights for," he said.Related news: Indonesia, India reaffirm support for Two-State solution

Translator: Farhan Nugraha, Uyu Liman

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