Wahyu Dwi Anggoro
"As the largest archipelagic country in the world, Indonesia's history is closely intertwined with environmental diversity, cultural exchange, and religious pluralism, which can be seen from the many cultural and natural heritage sites scattered throughout the archipelago," he said, as qouted from the Indonesian Foreign Ministry's official website.
According to Nicholas Jeffrey, Assistant Director-General of UNESCO for Administration and Management, Indonesia is an important partner for UNESCO, especially in the field of culture.
As one of the countries that has extraordinary cultural diversity, Indonesia is believed to be an important actor in cultural preservation and protection in the world.
Indonesia is the first UNESCO member country to have a special area to exhibit its cultural art objects at UNESCO Headquarters.
Jalan Nusantara will be a permanent area at UNESCO Headquarters for at least the next five years, emphasizing the importance of Indonesia's cultural heritage not only now, but also in the future.
