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The Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany signed a Joint Declaration of Intent in Jakarta, March 14.

Both parties agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in the field of culture and promote people-to-people ties between the two countries.

This Joint Statement of Intent was signed by the Director General of Information and Public Diplomacy of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Siti Nugraha Mauludiah and the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Indonesia Ina Lepel.

Siti Nugraha Mauludiah stated that the signing of this Joint Statement of Intent was an important milestone in cultural relations between Indonesia and Germany.

This agreement also reaffirms the commitment of the two countries to deepen cultural exchanges and cooperation, in accordance with the 1988 Cultural Cooperation Agreement.

According to him, this cultural diplomacy exchange is a two-way street that fosters mutual understanding and appreciation between the two countries.

Ambassador Ina Lepel said that for more than 60 years, the Goethe-Institut German Cultural Center has actively supported and promoted cultural relations between Germany and Indonesia.

Meanwhile, Goethe-Institut Regional Director for Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand Dr Stefan Dreyer said, this agreement is an excellent foundation for closer cooperation in the fields of culture, language and education between the two countries, especially regarding with services in the context of skilled labor migration to Germany.