Jakarta, Aug. 13 -- Culture can be an effective tool to strengthen diplomacy and international relations, Cultural Affairs Minister Fadli Zon has said.

"With varying backgrounds, we have seen how culture can be leveraged as a means to establish international relations. This is what we truly need these days," he explained during the "Beyond Borders: Unlocking the Potential of Cultural Diplomacy" lecture here on Wednesday.

According to Zon, Indonesia understands the role of culture in securing global recognition and is committed to leveraging it to establish diplomatic relations. He noted that the nation's extensive cultural heritage is an asset to gain global attention.

"There is a great deal of traditions, languages, arts, including da...