Jakarta, April 24 -- Indonesia has nominated itself for a seat on UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage for the 2026-2030 term, aiming to strengthen its role in global cultural diplomacy, officials said.

The bid was presented during the 224th session of UNESCO's Executive Board in Paris on Thursday, as part of efforts to expand Indonesia's influence in international cultural policy.

Culture Minister Fadli Zon outlined Indonesia's vision under the theme "Living Heritage, Shared Future" before around 300 delegates from member states and the UNESCO secretariat.

He emphasized Indonesia's commitment to strengthening community-based safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage, promotin...