Jakarta, April 7 -- Indonesia has invited Uzbekistan to co-produce historical and cultural films, as part of efforts to deepen bilateral cultural diplomacy and creative industry cooperation.

"We strongly support collaboration, especially in historical and cultural films. Indonesia's film industry is growing rapidly, with 87 million viewers and a 67 percent market share," Culture Minister Fadli Zon said in a statement on Tuesday.

He said film could serve as a key instrument of cultural diplomacy between Indonesia and Uzbekistan, helping expand mutual understanding through shared narratives.

Zon added that several initiatives are underway to strengthen cultural ties, including residency programs for artists, students and cultural researc...