UNAS Asserts Indonesia as a 'Civilization State', Fadli Zon Promotes Megadiversity as a Global Civilizational Power

In Jakarta, the Universitas Nasional highlighted Indonesia’s role as a ‘civilization state’ in a significant event. During an open senate meeting, Indonesia’s Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon, was awarded an honorary professorship. His cultural oration titled ‘Indonesia’s Megadiversity as the Center of World Civilization’ emphasized the nation’s ancient roots as one of the world’s oldest civilization centers. The event saw attendance from key national leaders and foreign diplomats. Fadli Zon urged a reevaluation of Indonesia’s role in global history, framing it as a ‘civilization state’. His contributions to culture and history underscored Indonesia’s international significance, highlighting diplomacy and the repatriation of cultural artifacts.