Jakarta, Oct. 2 -- Indonesia's Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Teuku Riefky Harsya, expressed government support for local restaurants seeking to expand abroad, highlighting their role in strengthening the nation's cultural diplomacy.

"Our ministry has declared seven sub-sectors of the creative economy as priorities, including culinary," he noted in a press release on Thursday.

Harsya stressed the importance of promoting Indonesia's cultural appeal through cuisine during a meeting with representatives of Restoran Sederhana Group at his Jakarta office on Wednesday.

"Learning that Restoran Sederhana seeks to go global, I am convinced this ambition will promote not only its brand but also our culture, ultimately advancing Indone...