Jakarta, Sept. 24 -- Culture Minister Fadli Zon stated that the 2025 Indonesia International Book Fair (IIBF) serves not only as a marketplace for books but also as a platform for cultural diplomacy through literary works.

"IIBF 2025 is more than just a book fair. It is a platform for cultural diplomacy, a meeting point for ideas, and a celebration of literature in all its forms," Minister Zon said during the opening of IIBF 2025 here on Wednesday.

The event brings together stakeholders across the publishing ecosystem, from publishers to readers from around the globe.

It can be used as a way to promote Indonesia's cultural identity through the diverse stories shared in books, while also increasing Indonesians' literacy.

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