Jakarta, Aug. 2 -- General (ret.) Moeldoko, who served as Chief of the Presidential Staff Office from 2018 to 2024, stated that the upcoming Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai is expected to strengthen cultural diplomacy between Indonesia and Japan.

Moeldoko participated in the "Friend-Ship: Japan-Indonesia Cultural Dialogue" at the Indonesia Pavilion with Iehiro Tokugawa, a descendant of Japan's influential Tokugawa clan.

"Cultural diplomacy is the most dignified and sustainable form of conflict resolution," Moeldoko said, according to a written statement received in Jakarta on Saturday.

The event, initiated by the Sakuranesia Foundation, carried the theme "Peace, Human Security & Dignity" and was attended by around 100 participants from diplomat...