Jakarta, Oct. 12 -- Culture Minister Fadli Zon emphasized the importance of strengthening research and studies on Indonesian culture in Osaka, Japan, noting it serves as a foundation for advancing global knowledge and international cooperation.

During his visit to the National Museum of Ethnology (Minpaku) in Osaka, Zon asserted that Indonesia is more than just a source of world cultural heritage; it is a center of knowledge contributing significantly to global cultural and humanities studies.

"Indonesia has extraordinary cultural wealth. Through research and academic cooperation, we deepen our understanding of humanity, history, and civilization," he said in a press statement on Sunday.

The meeting at Minpaku brought together prominen...