The 5th World Conference on Creative Economy
No: SP/WCCE/EN9/2026
Jakarta, October 22, 2026 - Indonesia and the Islamic Republic of Iran are exploring the strengthening of creative economy cooperation, ranging from the development of animation and gaming to joint film production, traditional crafts, and creative industry investment. This collaboration is expected to open opportunities for knowledge exchange, talent development, and market access expansion for creative actors in both countries.
Photo: Bureau for Communication, Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency.
These cooperation opportunities were discussed by Deputy Minister of Creative Economy/Deputy Head of the Creative Economy Agency (Deputy Minister of Creative Economy), Irene Umar, in a bilateral meeting with Deputy of Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Esfandiar Ekhtiyari Kasnaviyeh Yazd, on the sidelines of The 5th World Conference on Creative Economy (WCCE) 2026 in Jakarta. The meeting was also attended by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Iran to Indonesia, Mohammad Boroujerdi.
The Deputy Minister of Creative Economy noted that Iran possesses strong potential as a strategic partner, particularly in developing a knowledge-based economy and creative industries. The presence of more than 2,500 creative economy companies in Iran also serves as an opportunity to expand bilateral collaboration.
“We view Iran as a strategic partner with great potential, especially in the development of a knowledge-based economy and the presence of more than 2,500 creative economy companies in Iran. Through the synergy of creative economy and culture, we can open space for cooperation while strengthening the position of Global South nations on the global stage,” Irene stated.
Photo: Bureau for Communication, Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency.
A number of collaboration opportunities discussed consists of the film, animation, video, and gaming subsectors; traditional crafts and modest fashion development; creative economy research; as well as networks connecting creative talents between the two countries.
Indonesia also opens opportunities for drafting a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to provide a foundation for more targeted cooperation. One area with potential for development is animation, following the growth of this subsector in Indonesia.
Representing the Iranian Government, Esfandiar welcomed the opportunities to strengthen cooperation. He also appreciated Indonesia's active role in creative economy diplomacy at the global level.
Photo: Bureau for Communication, Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency.
"Relations between Iran and Indonesia are deep, historical, and rooted in culture. The creative industry holds a special position in our country, and we stand ready to share all the experiences we possess in this field to reinforce cooperation with Indonesia,” Esfandiar stated.
This meeting forms part of both countries' efforts to leverage close cultural ties to build creative economy collaboration, while expanding the contribution of Global South nations to the development of the world's creative industries.
Accompanying the Deputy Minister of Creative Economy during the meeting was Director of Marketing System Development and Institutional Relations, Danny Rahdiansyah.
Kiagoos Irvan Faisal
Head of Bureau for Communication
Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency
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