Jakarta, Feb. 25 -- Indonesian Culture Minister Fadli Zon met with German Ambassador to Indonesia Ralf Beste in Jakarta to discuss ways to deepen cultural cooperation, including renewing a bilateral agreement and repatriating Indonesian historical artifacts.

"We aim to strengthen cooperation with the Federal Republic of Germany. Indonesia and Germany have collaborated culturally since 1988, and I believe it is time for both nations to update this partnership," Zon said.

According to a press release issued Wednesday, Zon referred to the 1988 Agreement on Cultural Cooperation, which he said requires adjustments to reflect global dynamics and shifting priorities for both countries.

Beyond renewing the partnership, the bilateral talks also...